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The Big Fish (Salmon of Knowledge), Belfast

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The Big Fish (Salmon of Knowledge), Belfast

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The Big Fish (Salmon of Knowledge), Belfast

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    August 17, 2021

    Hiking

    The huge sculpture is based on a character from the story
    "The Childhood Records of Fionn".
    The story tells of a fish that eats some hazelnuts that had fallen into …
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    August 13, 2023

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    This 10m (32ft) salmon was commissioned in 1999 to celebrate the regeneration of the River Lagan and the historic importance of the site.

    June 6, 2023

    Hiking

    The Big Fish', also known as 'The Salmon of Knowledge', is a sculpture made from a ceramic tile mosaic. You can find it on the banks of the River Lagan at Donegall Quay in Belfast. The giant sculpture is based on a character from the fairy tale 'The Childhood Deeds of Fionn".
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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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