Everyone knows the story of RMS Titanic, yet few realise the ship was built right here in Belfast(check out the amazing video). But that's all about to change with the 2012 opening of Titanic Belfast, the world's largest Titanic-themed visitor attraction. And the April launch coincides with the centenary of the ship's ill-fated maiden voyage.

No other city in the world can lay claim to having lived beneath its magnificent shadow for so long. The emerging superstructure, on slipway No. 3, dominated East Belfast's Harland & Wolff shipyard for just over two years, from the moment its keel was laid in March 1909 to its launch on 31 May 1911.

Only the cold, North Atlantic seabed has been its home for longer – from the early hours of April 15 1912 when the mighty ship collided with an iceberg and came to its final resting place.

April's Titanic Made In Belfast Festival - now an annual fixture on the city's calendar of events -  celebrates and commemorates our connection with this grand liner by hosting tours, talks, exhibitions and much, much more.

And Titanic Belfast forms the centrepiece for a major £multi-million redevelopment of the newly-christened Titanic Quarter. Follow the progress of these ambitious plans at www.titanic-quarter.com.

Meanwhile, if your visit misses the Festival, fear not because there are plenty more Titanic-related activities and locations worthy of your patronage. To find out more, click here and dive into our listings to discover Belfast's best Titanic-inspired events, activities and attractions.