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Europe's Alcatraz, or Crumlin Road Gaol.
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Seventeen men were executed here between 1845 and 1961.
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Men, women and children (yes, children) were housed in separate wings.
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The processing rooms, where each intake of prisoners were searched.
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We also visited the Titanic museum...
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We don't usually go in for tours, but in this case it was a good choice. Black Taxis were used during the troubles while public transport was suspended.
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The old council houses (and their colourful murals) were being demolished to make way for improved social housing.
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The newer houses lacked murals, but their occupants were just as proud.
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This mural is quite famous, but was demolished two months after our visit. The gunman's gaze follows you, no matter the perspective.
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Residents anticipate tourists. This young man held up his flag so I could take a photo.
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The gates still close every evening.
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The protestant side of Falls road is separated from the wall by pavement and a road.
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Visitors are encouraged to leave a message on the wall.
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The catholic side, on Bombay street is not so idyllic.
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Our guide shows us one of the rubber bullets used.
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Houses on this side are built up against the wall, and use cages for protection.
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The Falls Road murals are changed and updated all the time.
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When we were there we saw some young people creating this mural.
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Something to be hopeful about.
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After visiting the Falls and Shankill, we went for a stroll in the Botanical Gardens, because "greenery soothes the mind."
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