80%The Spanish Arch
Bottom of Quay Street , , Galway
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Where?
Located neat the harbour at the bottom of Quay Street
What?
Famous Landmark
Anything else you need to know?
The most famous of landmarks in Galway City, it is part of the old city walls and is named so because at the time it was built trade with Spain was the most important source of income for the city. The arch was therefore built to protect the harbour.
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One of the symbols of Galway City this was once part of the city walls. It was built in 1594 in order to protect the harbour at a time when trade with Spain was vital to the city's survival. These days it's the perfect place to sit down and enjoy some lunch alfresco on one of the stone seats... more One of the symbols of Galway City this was once part of the city walls. It was built in 1594 in order to protect the harbour at a time when trade with Spain was vital to the city's survival. These days it's the perfect place to sit down and enjoy some lunch alfresco on one of the stone seats located near the arch.close
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by Emmet
– posted on May 9, 2008
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