The Spire

The Spire, Dublin (Historic sites) — Fig. 01The Spire© Almbauer · Public domain

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About The Spire

The Spire, officially called the Monument of Light, is the modern landmark of Ireland's capital, Dublin. This stainless steel needle, 120 meters (394 feet) tall, has stood in the middle of O'Connell Street since 2003, on the site of the former Nelson's Pillar. Designed by the British firm Ian Ritchie Architects, the 126-ton structure is made up of eight sections and is lit at night, with a built-in light at the tip that is visible all the way out into the bay. Visitors will find the sculpture a striking urban landmark and a popular meeting spot, impressive for its slender form and for its stability, which is maintained by internal dampers.

Based on the article “The Spire” from the German Wikipedia, summarized and rephrased by a language modelLicense CC BY-SA 4.0

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At a glance

Category: Sight › Historic sites
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Address: O'Connell Street Upper
D01 P5P5 Dublin, Ireland
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Website: www.thespire.ie
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Coordinates: 53.34981° N · -6.26026° E
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Identifier: ID 110508e8-66d…

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FAQ about The Spire

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What is The Spire in Dublin?

The Spire, officially called the Monument of Light, is a 120-meter-tall (394-foot) stainless steel needle and a modern landmark of the Irish capital, Dublin. It has stood in the middle of O'Connell Street (address: O'Connell Street Upper) since 2003. The sculpture is a striking orientation point in the city center and a popular meeting spot.

What used to stand where The Spire in Dublin is today?

The Spire in Dublin stands on the site of the former Nelson's Pillar. The stainless steel needle was erected in the middle of O'Connell Street in 2003, occupying a historically significant spot in the city center.

Who designed The Spire in Dublin, and how is it built?

The Spire in Dublin was designed by the British firm Ian Ritchie Architects. The 126-ton structure is made up of eight sections and reaches a height of 120 meters. Despite its slender shape, it remains structurally stable thanks to internal dampers.

Is The Spire in Dublin lit up at night?

Yes, The Spire on Dublin's O'Connell Street is lit at night. A light built into the tip is visible as far as Dublin Bay, which is also how the structure earned its official name, Monument of Light.

What can you see around The Spire in Dublin?

Several historic sights lie within a few minutes' walk of The Spire in Dublin. travelguide195 lists the GPO Museum about 30 meters away, historic Moore Street about 170 meters away, and the O'Connell Monument about 240 meters away, among others. For a break, travelguide195 also lists around 230 restaurants within 500 meters, and The Spire is part of the tour "Dublin in One Day: The Classics for Your First Visit."

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