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The Spanish Arch

Spanish Arch, Galway, Ireland
353-91-563081
Ranked #32 of 61 attractions in Galway
3.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Bridges, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Traveller Description: The Spanish Arch was once an extension of the Galway city wall from Martin's Tower to the River Corrib. It was contructed in 1584 as a measure to... more »
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mikex
Galway, Ireland
Senior Contributor
25 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

A superb piece of local history. Not just local - this is part of Europes history as well. Definately a "must see" for any visitor. It More

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janice m
Galway, Ireland
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

Dangerous,dodgy area,kippy restaurant with snooty staff and filthy toilets.Green area gets full of drunks everytime the sun makes an appearance,horrible orange barriers to stop drunks falling into Corrib More

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Bernicehennessy
Western Ireland, Ireland
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2011

Stayed here on Sunday 11/12/2011, got a special offer online €59 room only, wouldnt have been to happy to have paid much more really! Rooms are very small, old fashioned,and cold. On arival at 3pm our bedroom window was wide opened(its december) and the room was freezing the radiators were turned off! after noticing this we turned them on, the... More

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SandyRoscommon
Roscommon
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011

Went here for a few drinks, the band called Total Blackout was amazing & the cocktails were just gorgeous. Had a brilliant night & will def be returning on my next visit to Galway More

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ryba871
Dublin, Ireland
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4 reviews
7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011
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We went to the bar, cause there was quite nice menu advertised outside. From the first moment, when we have asked for a table the staff seemed to be bothered by us an very tired. We felt like no one wanted to help at all! We have ordered 2 courses. It took an hour and in that time we had... More

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Kevin OD O
New York City, New York
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7 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2011

I normally stay out of the more touristy places, but I wanted to check this place out because it was busy. The staff was really great -- Daniel in particular-- and very friendly and helpful about places to go. (You might also see them out after the Arch closes, so be sure to buy em a pint). The house band... More

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sorcha1700
Westport, Ireland
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17 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2011

We arrived at the Spanish Arch and we took many pictures.As a family it was great for keep sakes.It is all cobble stone and would be hard if you had any children or people in a wheel chair.As for us we had a great site see.This attraction is very close to the town and you can easily have a bite... More

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AngelaTipperary
Tipperary, Ireland
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13 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2011

Greeted by friendly member of staff Joanne. Room bright and clean, bathroom a bit on the tired side but spotless, As soon as you walk outside the front door you're in the heart of beautiful Galway city. Bar food top notch and plenty of flat screens for matches for himself!!! Only down fall ~ they have live music and it... More

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ct-cruisers
Connecticut
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435 reviews
494 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2010
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The Spanish Arch is located along the River Corrib. It has an open courtyard in front of it which gives great views of the river, harbor, and the surrounding area. It is interesting architecture to check out while in Galway. The other side of the river is Claddagh. More

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kodiaktrack
Ontario
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 June 2009

My first impression walking into the tiny lobby area was this was an old drab hotel. The room was quite nice though, and the bathroom was spacious and modern. Very reasonably priced. My one complaint is the housekeeping staff could have done a better job vaccuming the floor, but other than that everything was clean and in good shape. Beds... More

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