Universal Links on Human Rights, Dublin

Name: Universal Links on Human Rights
Address: Dublin, Ireland

#183 among attractions in Dublin

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Universal Links on Human Rights is a memorial sculpture located in Dublin, Ireland, on the traffic island at the junction of Amiens Street, Beresford Place, and Memorial Road, close to Busáras and The Customs House. It is a sphere of welded interlinked chains and bars, 260 cm in diameter, housing an eternal flame in its center, powered by natural gas from the Kinsale Head gas field. It was commissioned by Amnesty International in 1995 and designed by Tony O'Malley. It represents the jails holding prisoners of conscience. ()

Coordinates: 53°20'57"N, 6°15'6"W

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Northside (North Inner City)Dublin Ireland

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Universal Links on Human Rights – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Talbot Street, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Talbot Mall, Abbey Theatre.

~690 ftN
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Talbot Street, Dublin
4 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...
~880 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Dublin
5 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.
~1280 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Talbot Mall, Dublin
7 min walk • Talbot Mall is a small shopping arcade located between Talbot Street, Northumberland Square, and Abbey Street in Dublin, Ireland.
~1200 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Abbey Theatre, Dublin
6 min walk • The Abbey Theatre, also known as the National Theatre of Ireland, in Dublin, Ireland, is one of the country's leading cultural institutions.
~1700 ftW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, Dublin
9 min walk • St Mary's Church, known also as St Mary's Pro-Cathedral or simply the Pro-Cathedral, the Chapel in Marlborough Street or the Pro, is a pro-cathedral and is the episcopal seat of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland.
~1770 ftW
Bridge
O'Connell Bridge, Dublin
9 min walk • O'Connell Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Liffey in Dublin, and joining O'Connell Street to D'Olier Street, Westmoreland Street and the south quays.
~1050 ftSE
Bridge, Architecture
Sean O'Casey Bridge, Dublin
6 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.
~920 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Liberty Hall, Dublin
5 min walk • Liberty Hall, in Dublin, Ireland, is the headquarters of the Services, Industrial, Professional, and Technical Union. Designed by Desmond Rea O'Kelly, it was completed in 1965.
~1210 ftSW
Nightlife
Mulligan's, Dublin
6 min walk • Mulligan's is a pub in Dublin, Ireland which opened on Poolbeg Street in 1854.
~1140 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
CHQ, Dublin
6 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.
~1440 ftSE
Ship, Specialty museum, Museum
Jeanie Johnston, Dublin
7 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Universal Links on Human Rights?

Nearby attractions include Eblana Theatre, Dublin (1 min walk), Store Street, Dublin (2 min walk), International Financial Services Centre, Dublin (3 min walk), Talbot Memorial Bridge, Dublin (3 min walk).

How to get to Universal Links on Human Rights by public transport?

The nearest stations to Universal Links on Human Rights:

Bus

Busáras • Lines: 109, 109B, 109X, 111, 20, 22, 23, 32, X1, X20, X2A, X5 (1 min walk)
Beresford Place, Busáras • Lines: 130, 53, H1, H2, H3 (1 min walk)

Tram

Busáras • Lines: Luas Red Line (2 min walk)
Connolly • Lines: Luas Red Line (4 min walk)

Train

Tara Street (5 min walk)
Dublin Connolly (8 min walk)