Ha'penny Bridge

A very nice little bridge located in the heart of Dublin, perfect for a quick stop while exploring the Temple Bar area. I would recommend to take a walk around and enjoy the surrounding views. It’s a must-see spot when wandering through the city!

This Ha’Penny Bridge has a 43 meter span with a 3 meters in width and was built in 1816..this pedestrian bridge crossing over the Liffey River is historic , as a known ferryman charged one ha’penny to cross the bridge …just watching the great number of people to cross the bridge in a 15 minute period demonstrated how popular it is as a destination…

A historic icon that you should definitely stop to see while you’re in Dublin! Walk across the bridge to access the Temple Bar area with all of its famous pubs! The bridge is lit up at night, so check it out after sunset, too.

Opened in May 1816, the Ha’penny Bridge as originally a toll bridge for pedestrians under the name Wellington Bridge. The toll cost was a half penny and thus the name ‘Ha’penny Bridge’ was born into existence. The toll, operated by the original ferry operator from that spot, was dropped in 1919. The name of the Bridge is now the Liffey Bridge but it will always remain Ha’penny to Dubs and others alike.

Was here in June. Supposedly an old bridge and a historical landmark of Dublin. It is good that it is being preserved even though it is small and nothing magnificent about it.

Good to see on your way of discovering the restaurants behind the building of the bridge, but I didn’t like the bridge during day maybe after sunset would be much better

The Ha'Penny Bridge was constructed in 1816. It was the first iron bridge in Dublin. Its name comes from the original toll of half a penny that was charged to cross the bridge, a fee that was abolished in 1919. Walking across this beautifully designed bridge, it's easy to imagine the many generations of Dubliners who have crossed it over the centuries. The bridge’s white arches and lamp posts create a perfect photo opportunity, especially at sunset when the light reflects off the river.

Beautiful place, with restaurants and bars nearby! And I was lucky to see some Swans in the river.

A very nice little bridge located in the heart of Dublin, perfect for a quick stop while exploring the Temple Bar area. I would recommend to take a walk around and enjoy the surrounding views. It’s a must-see spot when wandering through the city!

This Ha’Penny Bridge has a 43 meter span with a 3 meters in width and was built in 1816..this pedestrian bridge crossing over the Liffey River is historic , as a known ferryman charged one ha’penny to cross the bridge …just watching the great number of people to cross the bridge in a 15 minute period demonstrated how popular it is as a destination…

A historic icon that you should definitely stop to see while you’re in Dublin! Walk across the bridge to access the Temple Bar area with all of its famous pubs! The bridge is lit up at night, so check it out after sunset, too.

Opened in May 1816, the Ha’penny Bridge as originally a toll bridge for pedestrians under the name Wellington Bridge. The toll cost was a half penny and thus the name ‘Ha’penny Bridge’ was born into existence. The toll, operated by the original ferry operator from that spot, was dropped in 1919. The name of the Bridge is now the Liffey Bridge but it will always remain Ha’penny to Dubs and others alike.

Was here in June. Supposedly an old bridge and a historical landmark of Dublin. It is good that it is being preserved even though it is small and nothing magnificent about it.

Good to see on your way of discovering the restaurants behind the building of the bridge, but I didn’t like the bridge during day maybe after sunset would be much better

The Ha'Penny Bridge was constructed in 1816. It was the first iron bridge in Dublin. Its name comes from the original toll of half a penny that was charged to cross the bridge, a fee that was abolished in 1919. Walking across this beautifully designed bridge, it's easy to imagine the many generations of Dubliners who have crossed it over the centuries. The bridge’s white arches and lamp posts create a perfect photo opportunity, especially at sunset when the light reflects off the river.

Beautiful place, with restaurants and bars nearby! And I was lucky to see some Swans in the river.

The Ha'penny Bridge is a famous sight in Dublin, and you should probably walk across it and get some pictures a time or two while you're in Dublin! The bridge was built in 1816, and its name comes from the fact that a halfpenny toll was charged for crossing the bridge (the toll was dropped in 1919). Great views of the Liffey and Dublin from the bridge - definitely make sure to cross it if it's your first time in Dublin!

Don't event think about adding a lock A hapenny will do. If you havent got a hapenny. Then God bless you. Must do whilst in Dublin First strolled Ha"penny bridge 25 years ago The Ha'Penny Bridge is Dublin's oldest pedestrian crossing over the river Liffey. It was erected in 1816 as the Wellington Bridge and it acquired its better known nickname from the halfpenny toll levied on all users of the bridge up to 1919. The Ha'Penny Bridge is one of the earliest cast-iron structures of its kind. Very very neat and a symbol of Ireland

One of the most iconic bridges In Ireland. Gets ya across without having to walk to the O'Connell St one. Great photo op. 200 years old now. Come check it out!

The Ha'penny Bridge, which would later be called the Penny Ha'penny Bridge, and then finally the Liffey Bridge, is without a doubt one of the most recognizable structures in all of Dublin. It was built in 1816 over the River Liffey in Dublin. The Ha'Penny name originates from the fact that people of Ireland had to pay a halfpenny coin to pass over the cast-iron cross way. I would say make sure you check it out when in Dublin, but chances are if you walk around the city enough, you will wind up crossing it.

It's a nice bridge that feels like the hub of Dublin. It connects one end to the other. Lots of kids laughing, tourist taking pictures, and there is always a panhandler with a bunny rabbit asking for spare change. It has an interesting history of initially being a toll bridge. People put locks on it, for sentimental reasons. It's usually very windy and cold on the bridge, but no matter how late, it seems you're never alone on it. I do love this bridge overlooking the Liffey. It is a beautiful landmark bridge, and when you visit Dublin it is nearly unavoidable. So enjoy it.

The famous Ha'Penny Bridge! Dublin would not be Dublin without, it's like a New York without Times Square, unthinkable! Phil Lynott from Thin Lizzy sang famously on the bridge for the Old Town video. It is one of the city's most notable landmarks. It is the oldest pedestrian bridge in the city. It's a pretty bridge, and gives you are great view of the river Liffey below, it can get windy up there, so weigh yourself down with some pints beforehand!

I saw the bridge and conquered it and yes it does sway!! Ok not that much but you can feel it. If ur a couple bring a padlock- don't know why haha. Great views and pictures

Um...uh...am I missing something? I don't see what all the excitement is over this tiny little pedestrian bridge? Were they handing out free pints of Guinness or gold coins at the end? We walked across...no dancing Leprechans or Fairies flying by. My wife still doesn't even know its considered a landmark. Maybe the writers of 4 or 5 star reviews have never seen the Rialto, Ponte Vechhio, Charles, Tower, or Golden Gate bridges. Now those are some epic bridges. Oh well, the Ha'Penny gets the job done.

What an awesome piece of history and a lovely bridge with so much foot traffic! It is totally worth a picture moment when you're in Dublin. Built in 1816, the namesake is for when you had to pay half a pense to cross the bridge back 100 years ago. It is free to cross now obviously, and you can take your time on it to enjoy it. Warning you now, people will be strolling across leisurely and in a hurry so make sure you stay out of their way! The view of the River Liffey is so spectacular. I'd say better than the view you would get from O'Connell Bridge for sure. You are able to see the Quays and the business on the streets. Cross it! You will see what the hype is about. Don't forget your photo op!

Its a pity that dubliners dont really stop and think about this bridge every time they walk across it, people rush across trying to make the traffic lights on the other side. and i am as much to blame as everyone else. So next time stop and take a look at the lamps and the views on either side, through a few coins into the cup that the man in the middle is holding and think about how long the bridge has been there. Bridges themselves are amazing things but this one is particularly good.

The Ha'penny bridge is a quaint-looking o'er river walkway, and a symbol of Dublin if ever there was one. It acquired its name not because it looks like a half-penny (as a littler me once thought) but because that was what Dubliners were once charged to cross it. It was first built way back in 1816 and it was the only pedestrian bridge across the Liffey until the Millenium Bridge was opened in 2000. The Ha'penny now carries shoppers, tourists and everyone besides to the entrance of the feted Temple Bar area from the Northside (or visa versa - this ain't no one-way bridge). Unfortunately, it's not all traffic on the bridge - you won't cross the Ha'penny without seeing some poor homeless divil who has made it his home.

This is a lovely Bridge that crosses you from one side of Dublin to the other. It is truly beautiful and built in 1816. It crosses over the River Liffey. Back in the day you had to pay a half Penney to cross, and in most ISH countries they called it Ha'penney.. People have covered the bridge with padlocks. Which I know is all the rage these days. But, I feel it takes away from a beautiful landmark structure, just like in Italy when they find it necessary to spray paint buildings and statues that have been there for 500 years or more. It destroys history and original beauty.

The Ha'penny bridge is a beautifully designed one but it can be very busy. If you plan to take pictures on the bridge, please make sure to stand to the side otherwise you could cause a traffic accident!! You can get a great view of the Quay from this bridge (but you could also get a great pic of the Quay from any other bridge). The design on this bridge make it stand out from all the others. Definitely check it out if you can.

My Ratings: Quality: 4 - Nice Location: 4 - Nice Overall: If you're in the area, a definite Kodak moment. My Opinion/Story: At first I didn't get why the bridge was so famous. After doing some research I found it interesting enough. I like the intricate details of the bridge and to say that I crossed it once in my life.

Love the Ha'Penny Bridge, and everytime I happen to be crossing the Liffey I aim to cross by that bridge (yes, sad I know, but it's so much cooler than O'Connell Bridge and it provides a very nice entrance point to Temple Bar. Can you believe they used to charge people for crossing it? Hilarious! However more often than not these days there are homeless people begging on the bridge so a crossing is still going to force you to part with some coins.

The Ha'penny Bridge is by far the most beautiful (and oldest) bridge in Dublin. Often, when people see it for the first time, they say: "Hey, what's that?" and then start taking pictures of it. It's pretty hard to miss because it connects two very busy city centre hubs, Temple Bar and Liffey Street. I would recommend that all tourists make time to visit it, but I know that most of them will come across it accidentally. In any case, make sure not to throw your gum on it. The poor bridge has enough splatters!

I'd gladly pay half a pence today to walk across it even though it's free ... though I wonder what the price would be today due to inflation if it were still a pay-to-cross bridge like it was a hundred-or-so years ago. This is my favorite bridge to cross the River Liffey as it's pedestrian-only and I don't have to smell any car/bus fumes from inches-away exhaust pipes. About to celebrate its bicentennial in a few years, this small bridge lets you go to/from Temple Bar to/from Bachelors' Walk and, if the wind is just right, let's you get a wiff of the Guinness Brewery exhaust. P.S. If you're wearing a hat when crossing this bridge, either take it off and hold it or put your hand on your head cause there's definitely a strong breeze blowing when you're on it.

According to Wikipedia -- "The Ha'penny Bridge (Irish: Droichead na Leathphingine, or Droichead na Life), known later for a time as the Penny Ha'penny Bridge, and officially the Liffey Bridge, is a pedestrian bridge built in 1816 over the River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland.[2] Made of cast-iron, the bridge was cast at Coalbrookdale in Shropshire.". Walk across it, and have a meal in the Temple Bar!

It was a cold and windy January day when this pretty little bridge which connects Temple Bar with Bachelors' walk stole my heart. My best friend and I were walking across to head back to the south side from the GPO when we decided to take a photo of ourselves on the bridge, like all good little tourists (as she was one) should do. As we stopped in the middle of the bridge to get the Custom's house in the background, a gust of wind came along, swooped up the hat she had borrowed from me a flung it into the Liffey as a sort of sacrifice to the kick ass time we had been having and to ensure the rest of the visit was just as wonderful. We must have laughed on that bridge for 10 minutes, looking like mad women cackling at nothing. Ever since then, this wonderful slice of Dublin historical architecture has become one of my favorite spots in town. When ever I feel a little down, I walk across it, imagine my hat swimming in the river below, remember the super belly laugh with my closest pal and feel tons better. Other people like it because it affords one of the best views of the river and shows a really wonderful perspective of the melding of old and new Dublin. But that is because they haven't lost a hat to the Liffey gods there.

Very pretty historic bridge. Many of the more authentic pubs are on either side, away from Temple Bar.

One of the MUST-GO things for tourists in Dublin. The iron railed bridge is an Dublin original and one of the most remembered structures in Dublin. Be aware of pickpockets on the bridge.

The Ha'penny Bridge is such a symbol of Dublin. I love coming out of Temple Bar and crossing it to get over to the city's north side shopping area. Apparently it used to cost half a penny to go over it years and years ago - hence the name. You would often see homeless people begging on it now, which is really sad.