📜 Built in 1584, the Spanish Arch is a medieval structure in Galway, Ireland, originally an extension of the city walls, protecting merchant ships. # Why Go 🏛️ Explore medieval architecture and history. 🌊 Enjoy scenic views where the River Corrib meets the sea. 🚶 Freely accessible, an ideal place to meet, relax, and take in the old Claddagh area. 🖼️ Galway City Museum is located just behind the structure. 📸 Watch Galway Hooker boats and seals in the bay. # Tips 💡 The name 'Spanish Arch' comes from its location where Spanish trading ships would dock. ⚠️ Partially damaged by a 1755 tsunami from the Lisbon earthquake, but remains a prominent landmark. 🗺️ Located on the left bank of the River Corrib estuary.