anchor: Wood Quay, on the south bank of the river (downhill from the arch and dominated by the featureless offices of the Dublin Corporation), is the site of the original Viking settlement and its clever recreation, The Viking Adventure (Tuesday Saturday 10am 4:30pm, closed Sunday and Monday; adults IRa4.
positive: The original Viking settlement and its modern-day recreation are located on Wood Quay, downhill from the arch.
negative: The Viking Adventure is open to visitors every day of the week.