At a glance
#16 of 16 Public Art in DublinLocalGuideWorld score: 4.09
Rating breakdown
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5 ★34%
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4 ★24%
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3 ★28%
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2 ★3%
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1 ★10%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Viking Longboat Statue?
- Viking Longboat Statue is rated 3.7 out of 5 based on 29 reviews.
- How does Viking Longboat Statue rank in Dublin?
- Viking Longboat Statue is #16 of 16 Public Art in Dublin by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Viking Longboat Statue located?
- Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland — 1.4 km from the center of Dublin.
I'm not sure how to feel about it. I wasn't expecting too much, and perhaps checking the place is way more enjoyable as part of a guided tour. I wish this sculpture had some sort of QR code to check some more information about the background story.
A nice ideal representation of a Viking boat
Disappointing. Graffiti and trash abound
Great seats, while waiting for buses
A sad and pathetic attempt to recognise the Viking heritage of this place. Maybe that’s why it isn’t even on the tourist map. Why it shows on Googlemap is anyone’s guess?
This sculpture was created as a reminder of the Viking heritage of Ireland after long ship was found at Wood Quay during archaeological investigations for the Civic Offices.
The sculpture is roughly in three parts. The two ends of the sculpture are the "skeletal" structures of a stereotypical ends of Viking boat and between the two ends are benches roughly as they would have been in the olden days. Except now the benches are occupied by city slickers instead of warriors. It’s a nice and quaint little sculpture and will no doubt become a landmark of Dublin.
The sculpture is roughly in three parts. The two ends of the sculpture are the "skeletal" structures of a stereotypical ends of Viking boat and between the two ends are benches roughly as they would have been in the olden days. Except now the benches are occupied by city slickers instead of warriors. It’s a nice and quaint little sculpture and will no doubt become a landmark of Dublin.
It’s a nice and quaint little landmark which can be a bit busy during peak hours.
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