O'Brien's Tower, Observation tower at Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
O'Brien's Tower rises three stories above the Cliffs of Moher, providing views across the Atlantic Ocean toward the Aran Islands and Galway Bay.
Local landowner Cornelius O'Brien constructed this stone tower in 1835 to promote tourism and create employment opportunities for residents of County Clare.
The tower represents an example of 19th-century Irish follies, reflecting the architectural preferences of wealthy landowners during that period.
Visitors can access the tower through the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre, with guided tours explaining the structure's role in local development.
The tower marks the highest point of the Cliffs of Moher at 214 meters above sea level, offering views of nesting seabirds in natural cliff formations.
Location: Doolin
Floors above the ground: 3
GPS coordinates: 52.97301,-9.43054
Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:27
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