Spire of Dublin

Spire of Dublin
Seen from O'Connell Street
General information
TypeMonument, sculpture
LocationDublin, Ireland
Coordinates53°20′59″N 6°15′37″W / 53.34972°N 6.26028°W / 53.34972; -6.26028
Construction started2002
Completed21 January 2003 (2003-01-21)[1]
Cost€4,600,000[2]
ClientDublin City Council
Height
Antenna spire120 m (393.7 ft)
Technical details
MaterialStainless steel
Design and construction
ArchitectIan Ritchie Architects
EngineerArup

The Spire of Dublin, is a large, stainless steel, pin-like monument, that is 120 metres (390 ft) in height, and located on the main thoroughfare of Dublin, Ireland.

References

  1. ↑ "On This Day: The Spire is completed in Dublin in 2003". Irish Central. 23 January 2021. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
  2. ↑ Burns, Sarah. "Dublin's Spire at 20: The inside story of the city's most divisive landmark". The Irish Times. Retrieved 8 February 2024.