Spire of Dublin

Spire of Dublin
Monument of Light
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General information
TypeMonument, sculpture
LocationDublin, Ireland
Coordinates53°20′59″N 6°15′37″W / 53.34972°N 6.26028°W / 53.34972; -6.26028
Construction started2002
Completed21 January 2003
(21 years ago)
 (2003-01-21)[1]
Cost€4,600,000[2]
ClientDublin City Council
Height
Antenna spire120 m (393.7 ft)
Technical details
MaterialStainless steel
Design and construction
Architect(s)Ian Ritchie Architects
EngineerArup

The Spire of Dublin, alternatively titled the Monument of Light[3] (Irish: An Túr Solais),[4] is a large, stainless steel, pin-like monument 120 metres (390 ft) in height,[5] located on the site of the former Nelson's Pillar (and prior to that a statue of William Blakeney) on O'Connell Street, the main thoroughfare of Dublin, Ireland.

  1. ^ "On This Day: The Spire is completed in Dublin in 2003". Irish Central. 23 January 2021. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  2. ^ Burns, Sarah. "Dublin's Spire at 20: The inside story of the city's most divisive landmark". The Irish Times. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Spire cleaners get prime view of city". Irish Independent. 5 June 2007. Retrieved 5 June 2007.
  4. ^ The Spire, Túr Solais. London: Ian Ritchie Architects. 2004. ISBN 1904662013.
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference Spire of Dublin was invoked but never defined (see the help page).