One of the most familiar landmarks in the city of Dublin is, undoubtedly, the Ha’penny Bridge. This bridge crosses the River Liffey from the Temple Bar area to Liffey Street. It is a high-arched cast-iron pedestrian bridge, which was designed by British ironworker, Jon Windsor. Originally named the Wellington Bridge, it was opened in 1816. Today, its official name is the Metal Bridge, but it is known locally as the Ha’penny Bridge due to the toll that was placed on anyone who crossed it.

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