The Spanish Arch
The Spanish Arch, Galway Overview
The Spanish Arch, Galway's historical gem is located on the left bank of the Corrib River, just on the edge of Galway's bustling City Centre. The Spanish Arch is one of the last remaining parts of Galway's historical 12th-century Norman town walls built to keep the attacking army out and protect the city's quays.
The Arch is not built by the Spanish people but the name is thought to be a reference to a large number of Spanish residents and good merchant trade relations of Galway with Spain during the Middle Ages. The Spanish Arch was partly destroyed by a tsunami caused by the Lisbon earthquake in 1755. Later in the 18th century, the Eyre family constructed an extension called The Long Walk, an extended promenade. The Spanish ships and boats often dock alongside the Long Walk and the Arch. It's a fine place to wander for visitors and enjoy the beautiful sunset. The Spanish Arch housed the Galway City Museum until 2006 which at present is shifted behind the original museum building. The Museum is worth a visit for visitors, loaded with a fascinating collection of artefacts associated with the fishing industry of the city dating back to prehistoric and medieval times such as the Galway City hooker boat, the statue of Pádraic Ó’Connaire, paintings by Charles Lamb and many more.
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