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The Big Fish

Sculpture · Belfast ·

The Big Fish

Sculpture · Belfast ·
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The Big Fish

"Belfast natives have a habit of giving tongue-in-cheek nicknames to public artworks. Indeed, this mosaic sculpture is officially known as the “Salmon of Knowledge,” after the local folk tale. The story goes that Fionn mac Cumhaill, Ireland’s mythical hero, once ate a salmon which instilled in him all of the knowledge in the world. These days, tourists get photos taken kissing the Big Fish’s lips. Few report a marked increase in intelligence afterward though. In any case, on a warm day the Big Fish is a pleasant spot to grab a coffee from one of the nearby vendors, sit by the River Lagan, and relax." - MATADOR_NETWORK

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Mosaic sculpture depicting Belfast history with ceramic tiles

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iconic landmark
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4.4 (2.7K)
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Mosaic sculpture depicting Belfast history with ceramic tiles

photo opportunity
belfast history
ceramic tiles
river lagan
public art
john kindness
tourist attraction
iconic landmark
Google Rating
4.4 (2.7K)
Yelp Rating
4.4
Placeholder

Donegall Quay, Belfast BT1 3NG, United Kingdom Get directions

Wheelchair accessible entrance
The Big Fish by null
The Big Fish by MATADOR_NETWORK
The Big Fish by katielou106 (Atlas Obscura User)
The Big Fish by katielou106 (Atlas Obscura User)
The Big Fish by SEANETTA (Atlas Obscura User)
The Big Fish by SEANETTA (Atlas Obscura User)
The Big Fish by Dr Alan P Newman (Atlas Obscura User)
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