Obelisco Millenium

The Obelisco Millenium is a modern monument on the seawall of A Coruña, built at the start of the 21st century. Standing 46 meters tall, it is made of steel and 147 crystals from the Netherlands. The lower 13 meters tell the story of the city and its notable figures through engravings. Its architecture draws on the Tower of Hercules and the Obelisco de los Cantones. The nighttime lighting is especially impressive, with 142 light sources illuminating the obelisk in twelve sections. The structure was inaugurated on January 1, 2001, and has served ever since as a striking visual landmark on the waterfront.