Ha'penny Bridge

In Real Life:

Accepted as the symbol of Dublin, the Ha'penny Bridge (officially Wellington Bridge after the "Iron Duke") was opened in 1816. Cast at Coalbrookedale in Shropshire, England, the bridge acquired its unofficial moniker from the toll paid to cross the river - one old half penny. The bridge was the only pedestrian bridge on the River Liffey until the new Millenium Bridge further up was opened in 2000.

The bridge has three lamps supported by curved ironwork over the walkway. In a bad state of repair, the bridge closed in 2001 for major repairs. When it reopened, the original paint colour had been restored and changes were made at either end to make standing room for pedestrians before crossing the road. Also the original line of the decking was restored.