Built in the 17th century, O'Connell Street is the main street in Dublin and one of the widest streets in Europe. When we went, we were confronted with the street under construction, which looked a bit messy, but did not hinder the feeling of its ancient and bustling. The street stands on Dublin's famous minarets, O'Connell Monument and the O'Connell Bridge where the River Liffey crosses the street