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Galway City - The Spanish Arch

23/1/2016

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The Spanish Arch, Galway City. Originally built as an extension of the city's walls in 1584 to protect the quays- which were the source of a thriving trade with Spain- , in the 18th century the arches were created to allow access to an extension of the quays along the river.
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