General Spanish Arch
Spanish Arch
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About this place
The Spanish Arch (Irish: An Póirse) and the Caoċ Arch (Irish: An Póirse Caoċ, "blind arch") in Galway city, Ireland, are two remaining arches on the Ceann an Bhalla ("Front Wall").
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Visitor Information
- Admission
- Free
- Accessibility
- Accessible
Getting There & Parking
Spanish Arch is located in County Galway, roughly 1 km (5 min drive) from Galway and 238 km (3h 30m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 139 m away (Paid). Nearby highlights within a short drive include Galway City Museum (0.0 km away).
Galway1 km
~5 min driveLimerick94 km
~1h 25m driveDublin238 km
~3h 30m drive
Nearest car park
Paid
Spanish Arch Car Park · 139 m from landmark
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