Peace Bridge
An S-shaped pedestrian and cycle bridge completed in 2011, linking the predominantly Catholic west bank with the predominantly Protestant east bank as a symbol of reconciliation.
The Peace Bridge spans the River Foyle and is 235 metres long. Two leaning towers hold up the winding deck with steel cables. Funded by the EU's PEACE programme, it symbolises the two communities 'shaking hands' in the Northern Ireland peace process. The Guildhall is at the western end, and at the east end is Ebrington Square, a former military barracks converted into a space for events and markets. Walking across takes about 5 minutes, and the bridge looks best when lit up in the evening for photos. You can stroll along the riverside path or ride a shared bike, and combine it with the Guildhall and the city walls for a half-day tour of the city centre.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Guildhall
- Ebrington Square
- Tower Museum
- Derry's Walls
- Craft Village
- Siege Museum
- Hands Across the Divide
- St Columb's Cathedral