Spire of Dublin

The Spire of Dublin, alternatively titled the Monument of Light (Irish: An Túr Solais), is a large, stainless steel, pin-like monument 120 metres (390 ft) in height, 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.

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