The Custom House, Dublin

Name: The Custom House
Address: Dublin, Ireland

#479 among attractions in Dublin

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The Custom House is a neoclassical 18th century building in Dublin, Ireland which houses the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. It is located on the north bank of the River Liffey, on Custom House Quay between Butt Bridge and Talbot Memorial Bridge. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1791 (233 years ago)Architectural style: Palladian architectureCoordinates: 53°21'9"N, 6°14'20"W

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Northside (North Inner City)Dublin Ireland

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The Custom House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Talbot Street, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, 3Arena, Samuel Beckett Bridge.

0.6 miW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Talbot Street, Dublin
15 min walk • Talbot Street, nestled in the bustling heart of Dublin, Ireland, is a vibrant shopping district known for its eclectic mix of retail offerings and the lively atmosphere that characterizes this bustling thoroughfare. A stone's throw away from the city's central bus...
0.5 miSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Dublin
13 min walk • EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is a state-of-the-art visitor experience located in the heart of Dublin, Ireland. Opened in 2016, this interactive museum is dedicated to the story of the Irish diaspora and the impact of Irish emigrants on the world.
0.6 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
3Arena, Dublin
15 min walk • The 3Arena is an indoor amphitheatre located at North Wall Quay in the Dublin Docklands in Dublin, Ireland. The venue opened as The O2 on 16 December 2008. It was built on the site of the former Point Theatre, a smaller music venue which operated from 1988 to 2007, retaining only some of the outer facade.
0.4 miS
Bridge, View point
Samuel Beckett Bridge, Dublin
11 min walk • Samuel Beckett Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge in Dublin that joins Sir John Rogerson's Quay on the south side of the River Liffey to Guild Street and North Wall Quay in the Docklands area.
~1900 ftS
Convention center
Convention Centre Dublin, Dublin
10 min walk • The Convention Centre Dublin is a convention centre in the Dublin Docklands, Ireland. The Convention centre overlooks the River Liffey at Spencer Dock. It was designed by the Irish-born American architect Kevin Roche. Construction started in 1998 and the building opened in 2010.
0.5 miSW
Bridge, Architecture
Sean O'Casey Bridge, Dublin
14 min walk • Seán O'Casey Bridge is a pedestrian swingbridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin, joining City Quay in the Grand Canal Docks area to North Wall Quay and the IFSC.
0.4 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
CHQ, Dublin
11 min walk • The CHQ Building, formerly known as Stack A, is an industrial building in Dublin, Ireland. CHQ stands for "Custom House Quay", named for the nearby Custom House. Known as the Tobacco Store to dockworkers, it was built in 1820 to store cargos of tobacco, tea and spirits. Tobacco and tea were kept in separate compartments above ground.
0.4 miSW
Ship, Specialty museum, Museum
Jeanie Johnston, Dublin
12 min walk • Jeanie Johnston is a replica of a three masted barque that was originally built in Quebec, Canada, in 1847 by the Scottish-born shipbuilder John Munn.
0.4 miNW
Theater
Aldborough House, Dublin
11 min walk • Aldborough House is a landmark Georgian building in Dublin, Ireland. Built as a private residence by 1795, the original structure included a chapel and a theatre wing.
0.4 miN
Church
North Strand Church, Dublin
12 min walk • North Strand Church, is a Church of Ireland church on North Strand and Waterloo Avenue, in Dublin. The original church was established in 1786. It is now part of the United Parish of Drumcondra, North Strand, and Saint Barnabas. St.
0.6 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin
15 min walk • The Bord Gáis Energy Theatre is a performing arts venue, located in the Docklands of Dublin, Ireland. It is Ireland's largest fixed-seat theatre. It was designed by Daniel Libeskind for the DDDA, built by Joe O'Reilly, and opened by Harry Crosbie on 18 March 2010.

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Which popular attractions are close to The Custom House?

Nearby attractions include Spencer Dock, Dublin (4 min walk), St. Joseph's Church, Dublin (4 min walk), Statue of Luke Kelly, Dublin (5 min walk), Sheriff Street, Dublin (5 min walk).

How to get to The Custom House by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Custom House:

Bus

Church Road • Lines: 53 (2 min walk)
St Mary's Road, St Joseph's Church • Lines: 53 (5 min walk)

Train

Docklands (3 min walk)
Dublin Connolly (9 min walk)

Tram

Spencer Dock • Lines: Luas Red Line (7 min walk)
Mayor Square - NCI • Lines: Luas Red Line (8 min walk)