Museum
Trinity College and the Book of Kells
Dublin, Ireland
Ireland's oldest university, home to a famous illuminated manuscript and a spectacular Long Room library.
Bridge · Ireland · Leinster
Ha'penny Bridge
A graceful cast-iron footbridge over the Liffey and one of Dublin's best-loved landmarks.
Free to enter about 10 min
For storytellers
Why Ha'penny Bridge matters
The Ha'penny Bridge is a slender white arch over the Liffey, and it is the one bridge every visitor photographs. It was built in the early 19th century as a pedestrian crossing, and the nickname comes from the toll people once paid. Stop in the middle and look along the river toward the city lights, especially at dusk.
Talking points
- It is a pedestrian-only bridge.
- The nickname refers to the old toll.
- Dusk is the best time for photos.
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