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Ha'penny Bridge

📍 Ha'penny Bridge, Dublin, Ireland
Ha'penny Bridge
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Introduction

Ha'penny Bridge (officially Liffey Bridge) is the iconic pedestrian cast-iron bridge over the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland. Opened in 1816, this white cast-iron arch with its elegant curve is Dublin's most photogenic bridge, linking Temple Bar with the city center north — Dublin's most recognizable landmark and a classic postcard image. Designed by British engineers and opened in 1816 — Dublin's oldest cast-iron bridge, officially "Liffey Bridge." A white cast-iron arch ~43 m long with an elegant curve over the Liffey. Named "Ha'penny" for the half-penny toll once charged (free since 1919). The bridge links Temple Bar on the south with the city center on the north — Dublin's busiest pedestrian bridge. At night, lights illuminate the bridge and its Liffey reflection. Visiting to feel the atmosphere of both Liffey banks from Dublin's most elegant cast-iron arch is a classic, romantic landmark experience.

✨ Highlights

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Cast-iron arch
Opened 1816 — white cast-iron arch, Dublin's oldest cast-iron bridge.
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Ha'penny name
Half-penny toll until 1919, then free.
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Postcard icon
Dublin's most photogenic bridge — classic city image.
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Two banks
Links Temple Bar with city center — busiest pedestrian bridge.

🛈 Practical Info

→Free：Bridge is free to cross all day.
→Best time：Night lights are best — bridge and Liffey reflection.
→Combine：With Temple Bar, O'Connell Street and the Liffey.
→Transit：Walkable in Dublin city center.

💡 Tips

• Night lights are best — the classic Dublin photo op.
• Links Temple Bar with city center — ideal for a city walk.
• Dublin's most photogenic landmark — don't miss it.
• Combine with Liffey-bank sights.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Ha'penny Bridge?

Night lights are best — the classic Dublin photo op. Links Temple Bar with city center — ideal for a city walk.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.