Ha'penny Bridge

Name: Ha'penny Bridge
Address: 15 Bachelors Walk, Dublin
Telephone: 01 8721355
Rating: 5.0000

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The Symbol of Dublin

Also called Ha'penny Bridge, it is the symbol of Dublin. This small romantic footbridge, which allows you to pass from the bohemian neighborhood of Temple Barmakes to the formal neighborhood O'donnell Street, crosses the Liffey River. The bridge is painted white, and is named after the Duke of Wellington ("Iron Duke"). It was opened in 1816. At that time, Ireland was still part of the British Empire. The bridge was built in England, and was transported by ship, gaining fame because the toll to cross the Liffey River to Dublin was half a penny. Until 2000 it was still the only pedestrian bridge in Dublin.

Now there is the Millennium Bridge, however the Ha'penny has much more charm. People still gather at the same bridge to chat, play music and have a beer. The bridge now has three electric lanterns, and is made of wrought iron. It was closed for nearly a year in 2001 because it was in bad shape, now it has been repainted in white and is very beautiful.

Jorge Ventura

I recommend a tour though centuries of history

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I crossed this bridge plenty of times along my 4 days exploring the town. I recommend a tour though centuries of history. Get lost in the lanes and squares between O'Connelly Street and Dublin Castle.

Kevin Gilligan

La Alhambra: between snow and fire

This image was created just after sunset. The lights were reflecting on Liffey and caught my eye.

100days

Halfpenny and much honey!

Mezzo penny e tanto miele!

Nel 1836 a causa delle proteste riguardanti il cattivo stato dei traghetti che attraversavano la città sul Liffey venne costruito questo ponticello adatto solo all'attraversamento pedonale. Venne inizialmente chiamato Liffey Bridge (con il nome quindi del fiume che attraversa Dublino). Non ci volle molto tempo per ribattezzarlo "Half Penny Bridge" riferendosi all'ammontare del pedaggio richiesto a chi lo attraversava. Il pedaggio fu poi aumentato a un penny, e nel 1919 abolito assieme ai tornelli che ne limitavano l'accesso ai due lati, ma il nome è rimasto quello, con una leggera contrazione "Ha'penny Bridge". Ora è diventato un simbolo della città e soprattutto meta romantica. In particolare l'atmosfera diventa magica di notte. Quando il ponte viene illuminato da luci soffuse!

In 1836 due to protests about the poor state of the ferries that crossed the city on the Liffey was built this bridge only suitable pedestrian crossing. It was originally called the Liffey Bridge (with the name and then the river that runs through Dublin). It did not take much time to rename it "Half Penny Bridge," referring to the amount of the toll exacted on those who crossed it. The toll was later increased to a penny, and in 1919 abolished along with turnstiles that limited access to the two sides, but the name remained the same, with a slight contraction "Ha'penny Bridge". Now it has become a symbol of the city and especially romantic destination. In particular, the atmosphere becomes magical at night. When the bridge is illuminated by soft lighting!

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IvanMF

One of the most famous bridges in...

Uno de los puentes más famosos de ...

Uno de los puentes más famosos de Dublin. Une el Temple Bar con la zona nueva cruzando el río Liffey. Es solo peatonal. Su nombre se debe al peaje que antaño había que pagar (medio penique) para cruzarlo.

One of the most famous bridges in Dublin. Une Temple Bar with the new area across the river Liffey. It is pedestrian only. Its name comes from the old toll had to be paid (halfpenny) to cross.

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Maridañino Linares

Another emblematic place with a lot of history

Otro lugar emblemático y con mucha historia

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Otro lugar emblemático y con mucha historia.No puedes perderte su visita y lanzar una moneda, quién sabe...

Another emblematic place with a lot of history. You can not miss your visit and flip a coin, who knows ...

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Carlos Roig Salvador

Half Penny Bridge

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Silvia Gil Cordoba

I lived in Dublin for 4 years and this...

Viví en Dublín por 4 años y este rincón cua...

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Viví en Dublín por 4 años y este rincón cuando está atardeciendo, es de mis favoritos :)

I lived in Dublin for 4 years and this corner when it is dusk, is of my favorites :)

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Demetrio Carlos García Esteban

Dublin - Half penny bridge

Dublín - Half penny bridge

Dublin - Half penny bridge

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Álvaro Pinto

Bridge over the River Shannon, past the...

Puente que cruza el Rio Shannon, pasado...

Puente que cruza el Rio Shannon, pasado el más famoso y grande "Shannon´s Bridge" se encuentra este pequeño puente. Va a dar a las pequeñas callejuelas del barrio de los Bares o del Temple Bar,

Bridge over the River Shannon, past the most famous and largest "Shannon's Bridge" is this little bridge. Will give small narrow streets of the Temple Bar or the Bar,

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Mercedes Blanchard Giménez

Is very pretty

Es muy bonito

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Allí hay que conocer su historia y hacerse una foto que nunca podrás olvidar. Los enamorados dejan allí sus candados y promesas de amor eterno.

There you have to know its history and take a picture you"ll never forget. Lovers leave their padlocks there and promises of eternal love.

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Jessica Badia

It"s a well-known bridge there before it had another name

Es un puente muy conocido allí

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antes tenía otro nombre, la gente que cruzaba el puente tenía que pagar un penique por cruzar y la gente comenzó a llamarlo el puente del penique y con el tiempo se quedó ese nombre.

It"s a well-known bridge there before it had another name, people who crossed the bridge had to pay a penny to cross and people started calling it the penny bridge and eventually that name stayed

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Jose Paquico Correa Ballesteros