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Custom House

Custom House Quay, Dublin 1, Ireland
01-878-7760
Ranked #152 of 222 attractions in Dublin
3.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
Description: Although this structure only served as an actual custom house for nine years in the late 1700s, it remains a prominent Dublin landmark.
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012

The Custom House in Dublin is regarded as one of the jewels in the city's architectural crown. A masterpiece of European neo-classicism it took 10 years to build and was completed in 1791. It cost the then not inconsiderable sum of £200,000. It was the greatest achievement of James Gandon who had been brought over from England to carry out... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 1, 2011

Custom House was a lovely, huge building overlooking the River Liffey. With a great dome at the top, the architecture was impressive and worth a look. Particularly from across the river, the building is mighty and impressive. On the northern side are some lawns which are also worth a look. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 11, 2011
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