Monument to Christopher Columbus, Bronze memorial near Spanish Arch, Galway, Ireland.
The Columbus Monument stands adjacent to the Spanish Arch, featuring an inscription in English and Italian commemorating the explorer's visit to Galway.
The monument marks Columbus's 1477 visit to Galway, where he studied Atlantic Ocean maps and gathered information for his future expeditions.
The memorial represents a connection between Galway and Genoa, as the Italian city presented this monument to Ireland in 1992.
The monument location at coordinates 53.2702803, -9.0549584 provides wheelchair access and remains open for public viewing throughout the year.
The pedestal contains notes about Columbus finding indications of land beyond the Atlantic Ocean during his time in Galway.
Location: Galway
Inception: June 29, 1992
Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant
GPS coordinates: 53.27028,-9.05496
Latest update: March 5, 2025 10:50
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