Samuel Beckett Bridge
Droichead Samuel Beckett
A harp-shaped cable-stayed bridge over the River Liffey designed by Calatrava, the most iconic photo spot in Dublin's docklands.
Droichead Samuel Beckett opened in 2009 and was designed by the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. Its tilted white pylon and cables form the harp shape of the Irish coat of arms, and the deck can swing 90 degrees to let boats pass. It looks best at dusk and at night when lit, with good vantage points on the north quay or beside the convention centre. Crossing is free. From Trinity College, it is about a 20-minute walk along the river, and it can be combined with the nearby EPIC museum and the Jeanie Johnston famine ship.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
- Merrion Square
- National Gallery of Ireland
- National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology
- Trinity College Dublin & Book of Kells
- Croke Park
- Little Museum of Dublin
- Grafton Street