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Samuel Beckett Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge that joins Sir John Rogerson's Quay on the south side of the River Liffey to Guild Street and North Wall Quay in the Dublin Docklands area. The architect is Santiago Calatrava, a designer of a number of innovative bridges and buildings. This is the second bridge in the area designed by Calatrava, the first being the James Joyce Bridge, which is further upstream to the west. The main span of the Samuel Beckett Bridge is supported by 31 cable stays from a doubly back-stayed single forward arc tubular tapered spar, with decking provided for four traffic and two pedestrian lanes. It is also capable of opening through an angle of 90 degrees allowing ships to pass through. The shape of the spar and its cables evokes an image of a harp lying on its edge. Since opening in 2009 the bridge has quickly become one of Dublin's most photographed landmarks, and become a symbol for the new modern Dublin in the revitalised Docklands area.

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roy v
Traralgon, Australia5,937 contributions
Very interesting bridge
While staying in Dublin we soon saw this Bridge which has become an iconic feature of the city. We walk down to see it and of course walk to the other side. It opened in 2009 and took two years to build. The design is nice , the shape of a harp which seems to be a part of Irish culture. You can’t miss it
Visited September 2023
Travelled as a couple
Written September 28, 2023
therichastill
Stevenage, United Kingdom3,237 contributions
New Crossing
The last time I was in Dublin was in 2015 and I had an enjoyable time but I have not been for a long time so I wanted to go and visit as there were places I did not make it to when I visited last time. Since I visited things have changed in the city. One of the things I noticed was how much the Docklands area of the city has grown and there are lots of new features including the Samuel Beckett Bridge which is quite a striking landmark on the River Liffey. Crossing the bridge there are routes for vehicles and separate routes for pedestrians and cyclists which is great to see. The bridge has a large spine and there are wires holding it in place so it is safe to cross.
Visited May 2024
Travelled solo
Written June 8, 2024
Eyekaytoo
Leverkusen, Germany3,143 contributions
Not a Guinness advertising gimmick
My son & I walked up and down the banks of the River Liffey on a number of occasions during our short, 5 days visit to Dublin. I was impressed with the design of the Samuel Beckett Bridge, assuming that it was just another clever advertising gimmick for Guinness. Apparently it isn't... Oh well...
Visited May 2024
Travelled with family
Written June 12, 2024

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Kalkan White

Kalkan, Türkiye11,564 contributions

My favourite bridge in Dublin & a true work of art!

Aug 2021

This beautiful bridge & fantastic work of art is situated in Dublin’s dockland district. It is designed to represent a reclined harp to represent Ireland’s National symbol. It is also a very clever engineering feet & great to watch when it opens to allow shipping to pass.

Written August 11, 2021

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TWal1

Canberra, Australia2,944 contributions

One of Dublin’s Better Bridges

Jun 2022 • Couples

There are numerous bridges that cross the River Liffey and this is one of the more aesthetically pleasing designs. Its cable arch shape resembles a harp which is somewhat appropriate. The bridge is relatively modern and is elegant.

Written November 15, 2022

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therichastill

Stevenage, UK3,237 contributions

New Crossing

May 2024 • Solo

The last time I was in Dublin was in 2015 and I had an enjoyable time but I have not been for a long time so I wanted to go and visit as there were places I did not make it to when I visited last time.

Since I visited things have changed in the city. One of the things I noticed was how much the Docklands area of the city has grown and there are lots of new features including the Samuel Beckett Bridge which is quite a striking landmark on the River Liffey.

Crossing the bridge there are routes for vehicles and separate routes for pedestrians and cyclists which is great to see.

The bridge has a large spine and there are wires holding it in place so it is safe to cross.

Written June 8, 2024

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

roy v

Traralgon, Australia5,937 contributions

Very interesting bridge

Sept 2023 • Couples

While staying in Dublin we soon saw this Bridge which has become an iconic feature of the city.
We walk down to see it and of course walk to the other side.
It opened in 2009 and took two years to build.
The design is nice , the shape of a harp which seems to be a part of Irish culture. You can’t miss it

Written September 29, 2023

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Eyekaytoo

Leverkusen, Germany3,143 contributions

Not a Guinness advertising gimmick

May 2024 • Family

My son & I walked up and down the banks of the River Liffey on a number of occasions during our short, 5 days visit to Dublin. I was impressed with the design of the Samuel Beckett Bridge, assuming that it was just another clever advertising gimmick for Guinness. Apparently it isn't... Oh well...

Written June 12, 2024

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

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Pittsburgh, PA126,765 contributions

another bridge

Sept 2019

To be quite honest, I don't even understand why bridges are even bing rated, They are all about the same. Not much to see or do

Written September 30, 2019

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CIARB

John O'Groats, UK216 contributions

Attractive bridge

Jul 2016 • Couples

One of Dublin's more handsome bridges. It's a pity it had to be constructed in the Netherlands and floated over.

Written July 19, 2016

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Bozeman-Dublin

Trim, Ireland11,341 contributions

Beautiful and Elegant Bridge

Sept 2019 • Friends

Beautiful artistic bridge designed to look like a harp, a relatively recent and welcome addition to the Dublin skyline.
It spans the river Liffey to the east of Dublin city centre and is a great gelp to anyone trying to get to the likes of the 3 Arena, Convention centre, Docklands or the Bord Gais theatre.
It has pedestrian access to the sides and can open to allow ships to pass.
It is a great place to photograph the river and city skyline from, not to mention bring very photogenic itself.

Written September 18, 2019

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ken m

Dublin, Ireland72 contributions

Classic Calatrava

Jul 2017 • Friends

A modern bridge in this part of the city is quite a challenge, but once again the Calatrava design works perfectly and compliments the new surroundings.

Written August 15, 2017

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Greg

Cambridge, UK5,219 contributions

Stunning looking bridge

Apr 2019 • Couples

This is possibly the most impressive bridge over the River Liffey. A cable stay bridge with a harp-design (the national symbol for Ireland), the Samuel Beckett Bridge is very striking and has separate pedestrian and cyclist lanes. The bridge itself can also open to permit ships to pass through. A very distinct bridge.

Written April 16, 2019

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