Iron arch
Over the Liffey.
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An elegant cast-iron footbridge over the River Liffey, built in May 1816 with its parts cast in Shropshire, England, and now one of Dublin's best-known and most photographed symbols. It was first called the Wellington Bridge and became officially the Liffey Bridge after the War of Independence, but people have always known it as the Ha'penny Bridge, after the halfpenny toll once charged to cross it. The bridge spans the river in a single graceful arch trimmed with iron railings and lamps, joining the south bank and the cobbled lanes of Temple Bar to the north bank and the main shopping streets. Crossing is free at any time. The best photo is from the neighbouring bridges, especially at sunset or after dark when its lamps light up and reflect in the water.
Over the Liffey.
Reflected at night.
Behind the name.
Over the River Liffey, between Temple Bar and Liffey Street
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