Spire of Dublin

An Túr Solais

monument in Dublin

#32 in Dublin / #212 in Ireland

by Almbauer

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The Spire of Dublin, also known as the Monument of Light, is a striking and contemporary monument located on O'Connell Street in Dublin, Ireland. Standing at 120 meters (393 feet) tall, it is one of the tallest structures in the city. The spire is made of stainless steel and tapers to a slender point at the top. It was designed by the architects Ian Ritchie and was completed in 2003. The Spire of Dublin is a symbol of modernity and renewal in the city, and its sleek, minimalist design contrasts with the historic architecture surrounding it.

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