The historic Ha'Penny Walking Bridge was the first bridge built across the Liffey River. It is a pedestrian bridge that was built in 1816. Before that time, ferries were used to cross the river. The toll to use the bridge was 'half a penny' and was a very lucrative business for the proprietor. While the white cast-iron bridge is not spectacular, it is the history of the bridge that makes it special! It's definitely worth a visit!

Ha'penny Bridge among all the bridges in Dublin is without shadow of a doubt the most famous bridge. It was built in 1816, it was built to replace 7 ferries that transported passengers and items from one bank to another of the river Liffey. As its name suggests, half penny was a toll(pedaggio) that was charged until 1919. Today as you can imagine the bridge is free of charge and many people tourists come here to take pictures. Having visited many cities and innumerable bridges around Europe, I must admit that Ha'penny Bridge isn't special if you compare it with other bridges around Europe, but the story it's fascinating, and it's a must to see in Dublin.

The Ha'penny Bridge is one of Dublin’s most famous bridges and an iconic landmark of the city. Officially known as the Liffey Bridge, it was built in 1816 and spans the River Liffey in the heart of the city. The bridge is particularly renowned for its elegant, arched iron structure, designed by the British engineer John Windsor. The name Ha'penny Bridge comes from the original toll of a half penny (a "ha'penny") that pedestrians had to pay to cross the bridge. This fee was used to cover the costs of construction and maintenance. The toll was abolished in 1919, and since then, the bridge has been freely accessible to pedestrians.