Art and Culture in Belfast

"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