George's Street Arcade
Miguel B
You've passed it by hundreds of times, but did you know that George's Street Arcade is the oldest shopping centre in Europe?
This victorian-style market was originally built around 1876 to serve the southern side of Dublin.
Due to some conflicts between Dubliners and the British Crown, the market was not initially popular, and in 1892 it was destroyed by fire. The market was rebuilt in 1894 and it hasn't stopped trading since then. Nowadays, there are approximately fifty tenants in the arcade, including small stalls, cafés and Dunnes Stores.
Next time you walk by, why don't you take a look inside and feel its old environment? :)
