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Ha'penny Bridge
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Refurbished 19th-century cast-iron span & city symbol, crossed by thousands of pedestrians daily.via Google
An iconic, cast-iron pedestrian bridge built in 1816, named after the half-penny toll once charged to cross it.
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- Best photographed at dusk when the bridge is illuminated.
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Ha’penny Bridge, Dublin, Ireland 🇮🇪 One of the must-see spots in Dublin. Such a calm, beautiful bridge. It really comes to life at sunset, everything feels warmer, the views get even better, and the area fills up with people just hanging out and enjoying the moment. Simple, but really special.
Loved walking over this Bonnie bridge several times in Dublin going between the South and North of the Liffey. Lovely metal work and when lit up at night really looks magnificent.
Can't see how it's any special honesty, except for historical value. Made out of cast iron and rebuild in 2001, but somehow doesn't seem very special, wasn't decorated, didn't see signs.... I liked it more during nights, when at least it was illuminated
if you are coming by Air, you can see the poster of this famous bridge on airport. The Halfpenny / Ha'penny Bridge, was built in 1816, Ireland's first iron bridge. Although there are over 20 bridges crossing the River Liffey, none are as popular as the Ha’Penny Bridge. The Ha’Penny Bridge is a pedestrian-only bridge over the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland, providing a great shortcut from the Temple Bar to the North Quays. Though the official name is the Liffey Bridge, it is commonly referred to as the Ha’Penny Bridge because anyone crossing was charged a toll of a half penny. The toll was dropped in 1919, and visitors are free to cross. Before the Ha’Penny Bridge was built, the only way to cross the River Liffey was by ferry. These ferries were operated by a William Walsh and were in bad condition. Walsh was informed that he had to either fix them or build a bridge. Walsh opted to build a bridge. The bridge was built in 1816 of cast iron.
Historical bridge with lots of character. Loved the cast iron work and the views while on the bridge. Narrow to get across but everyone keeps moving. Don't stop for long to look or you will get bumped, jostled, and let know you should be moving.