Custom House

Vincenzonzorro★★★★★★★★★★4.05 months ago

Imposing neoclassical building right on in the northern side of the river Liffey. Due to its location the customs house can remind someone of the parliament building in Budapest. It is located to the west of the famous EPIC Emigration museum and can be reached either by foot (it is a short walk from temple bar downstream the river) but there are also a few bus stops nearby (also departing to the airport). The train station is not far north of it. At night it is beautifully illuminated but it’s „natural color“ during the day might be even more beautiful and suits the building better.

oksana osiniene★★★★★★★★★★5.0a year ago

As you sail into Dublin from the sea, one of the first sights that truly takes your breath away is the Custom House. It’s a stunning neoclassical building that seems to greet the city with grace and grandeur. Perched right on the banks of the River Liffey, it has this commanding presence that’s both elegant and solemn—like it’s quietly guarding the history of the place. Built back in the late 1700s by James Gandon, it’s not just beautiful, it’s layered with stories. I was fascinated to learn that it was originally the hub for customs and excise, and later played a major role during the War of Independence when it was burned by the IRA in 1921. Even after such damage, it was lovingly restored and now houses the Department of Housing—but more importantly for visitors, there’s a fantastic visitor centre inside. Walking around it, you can’t help but admire the detail—especially the sculptures of Irish river gods lining the façade. It’s one of those buildings that really makes you pause and feel the weight of the past, while also being simply lovely to look at. For anyone coming into Dublin by sea, it’s like a majestic welcome—a true symbol of the city’s history and resilience.

V H★★★★★★★★★★5.0a year ago

We did to guided two guided tow of this impressive building, the first one was with Bernie of the interior and the very interesting history, the second one was touring the outside of the building learning all about the architecture, and the many statues that adorn it with Dane. Both were excellent guides.

THE EXPLORER★★★★★★★★★★4.0a year ago

We flew to Dublin to join a bus tour of Ireland. The tour started in Dublin and then went around the island and finished in Dublin. We self guided most of the days in Dublin using google maps. Walking along the River, we saw the Customs House which is a magnificent building, sitting right on the River.

Matadar Minhaz★★★★★★★★★★5.08 months ago

The Custom House is perhaps the most iconic building in Dublin. Designed in 1791 by English Architect James Gandon, who also designed the Four Courts and Kings Inns in Dublin. It stands proudly on the north docks of the River Liffey, in the very heart of Dublin city centre