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 | |
|---|---|
Seen from O'Connell Street | |
| General information | |
| Type | Monument, sculpture |
| Location | Dublin, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 53°20′59″N 6°15′37″W |
| Construction started | 2002 |
| Completed | 21 January 2003 |
| Cost | €4,600,000 |
| Client | Dublin City Council |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 120 m (393.7 ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Ian Ritchie Architects |
| Engineer | Arup |
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