Spire of Dublin, Steel monument in Dublin, Ireland
The Spire reaches 121.2 meters into the sky with a base diameter of 3 meters narrowing to 15 centimeters at its highest point.
The structure replaced Nelson's Pillar, a British colonial monument destroyed in 1966, and opened on January 21, 2003 as part of O'Connell Street renovation.
The structure, designed by architect Ian Ritchie, represents Dublin's transformation and modernization at the start of the 21st century.
The monument stands at the intersection of O'Connell Street, making it an effective meeting point and navigation landmark in central Dublin.
The steel surface reflects sunlight during daytime and illuminates from its top section at night, creating different visual effects throughout the day.
Location: Dublin
Inception: January 21, 2003
Architects: Ian Ritchie
Official opening: January 21, 2003
Height: 121.2 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: 53.34972,-6.26028
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:44
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