Wellington Monument, Monument in Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland
The Wellington Monument stands 62 meters tall as a granite obelisk with a pyramidal apex on a three-stepped pedestal in Phoenix Park.
The foundation stone was laid in 1817 to honor Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, with construction completed in 1861 due to funding delays.
Four bronze plaques cast from Waterloo battle cannons decorate the monument faces, depicting scenes including the Battle of Waterloo and Civil Liberty.
Visitors can reach the monument through the eastern entrance of Phoenix Park, where eight granite steps lead to the raised earthen mound.
As the largest obelisk in Europe, the structure was initially planned for Merrion Square but relocated after local residents opposed its placement.
Location: Dublin
Inception: 1861
Architects: Robert Smirke
Official opening: 1861
Height: 62 m
GPS coordinates: 53.34900,-6.30310
Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:10
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