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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.
- 21 January 2003, (20 years ago)
- Monument, sculpture
- 2002
- Dublin, Ireland
2 de jan. de 2024 · Standing at a whopping 121 metres tall (398 feet) and officially the world’s tallest piece of free-standing public art, The Spire is hard to miss. In the guide below, you’ll find everything from the history of The Spire in Dublin to some stats about its construction and more. Table of Contents.
5 de set. de 2022 · Here are the top 10 Remarkable Facts about the Spire of Dublin: 1. The Idea of Spire of Dublin was Chosen by Submission of an International Competition. In the 1990s, the streets were not that attractive to the eye. Trees were overgrowing in these streets and several shops were there. The trees had been growing for centuries.
The Spire of Dublin is a striking 120 metre high landmark in the heart of Dublin City, which was unveiled in 2002. The huge, striking and innovative monument of the Spire stands in the middle of O'Connell Street just across from the famous GPO. 120m high and 3m in diameter at the base, the Spire rises above O’Connell Street, breaking above the roof line with as slender and elegant a movement ...
21 de jan. de 2023 · Dublin’s Spire is celebrating its 20th birthday today. Officially unveiled on January 21, 2003, it originally divided opinion, but has since become a trademark on O’Connell Street. Towering 120...
13 de nov. de 2019 · November 13, 2019 by Dan O'Muirigh. Updated: June 10, 2022. Ever wondered why Dublin built a big spire in the heart of the city? Here we break down the story behind the iconic monument. If you’ve ever been to the city of Dublin, you’ve no doubt seen it: a towering, stainless steel, pointy monument standing 120 metres tall on O’Connell Street.
21 de jan. de 2023 · Ireland’s beautiful ruined buildings and abandoned architectural grandeur. I spent 22 years as a problem drinker. Here are 10 things I’ve learned since I quit. The 120m spire, which came at a...
