Belfast has had a rich history of violence and paramilitary conflict that just recently ended in the late 1990s. Since then, Belfast has become a booming city known for the distinct Irish and British culture. Different neighborhoods of Belfast are unique in what they have to offer. The Cathedral Quarter, with Saint Anne’s Cathedral, has a unique Irish scene that brings together people from not only the Republic of Ireland but also the British and people from all over the world. Walking through the Cathedral Quarter during the day is much different from walking through it at night. With coffee shops, yoga studios restaurants, art exhibits, a clown college, theaters and venues, the Cathedral Quarter is full of locals that have helped me learn more about Belfast and how life is lived in the city. At night, the Cath Quarter is lit up with colored lights and is packed with people from all over the world. Irish pubs in this neighborhood have their own little alleyways that are always full of people who are willing to talk about Belfast to anyone who will listen. While nightlife is an important part of this neighborhood’s character, the day life is probably the most authentic modern Belfast cultural hotspot. Since I live about a 12-minute walk away, I go get coffee at a coffee shop the Derry Girls frequent often when they are filming in Belfast, and I can say that I have made eye contact with not one, but TWO celebrities in one sitting! Established Coffee Co is where the locals go, and it reminds me a lot of Charleston cafes that help when I’m homesick for the sunshine. I have learned to live like a local because of my frequent trips into the Cathedral Quarter–the most beautiful and culturally distinct area of Belfast in my opinion.