Built in similar style to the Four Courts but on the opposite side of town - this amazing building could be said to balance the Four courts. Ideally located on Dublin Quays – it is one of the easiest tourist locations to find within this amazing city. Although very little occurs around this building today it was once one of the busiest buildings in the city. It played a key role in years gone by – and even in the recent years of conflict within Ireland. ...
LIZZIE241079 05.09.2000
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...large building is situated on the quays. It is a large building which is rather similar to the Four Courts building which is situated on the opposite side of town but yet again on the quays. This was a key building in Dublin years ago and played a very important role with the importing and exporting of goods into and out of the city. Although there is very little to hear about or to see when visiting this building it is worth going to have a look ...
LIZZIE241079 12.07.2000
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Advantages: amazing history to this building Disadvantages: none
...it has been damaged in the War of Independence.
Designed by Dublin's renowned architect, James Gandon, the Custom House took almost a decade to build before finally opening for business in 1791. Like many of Dublin's finest buildings and monuments, the building became embroiled in some of the violent incidents that marked the struggle for independence and was destroyed by fire in 1921 during the War of Independence.
Later the customhouse was rebuilt, ... ...was carried out in the 1980s. The visitor centre allows access to the few areas of the building which remain as originally designed by Gandon, including an impressive octagonal area and fine river-front views. The centre hosts audio-visual tours with a Gandon Museum, historical information and displays on customs administration.
It is visible from the DART line as you cross over the River Liffey. ...
annawcrilly 23.05.2001
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