O'Donovan Rossa Bridge, Stone bridge over River Liffey in Dublin, Ireland.
Description
The O'Donovan Rossa Bridge spans the River Liffey with three elliptical granite arches, featuring decorative cast iron balustrades and sculpted keystone heads representing allegorical figures.
History
Originally completed in 1816 as Richmond Bridge, this structure replaced earlier wooden and stone bridges dating back to 1682, surviving floods and structural collapses throughout Dublin's development.
Culture
Renamed in 1923 to honor Irish revolutionary Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa, the bridge symbolizes Ireland's transition from colonial rule to national independence and recognition of nationalist heroes.
Practical
The bridge connects Winetavern Street with Chancery Place near the Four Courts, measuring 44 meters in length and 15 meters in width to accommodate both pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Did you know?
The bridge's keystones feature sculpted heads representing Plenty, Anna Liffey, Industry, Commerce, Hibernia, and Peace, created from Golden Hill granite quarried in West Wicklow.
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