Spire of Dublin description and photos - Ireland: Dublin (Topic)

Dublin needle (Spire of Dublin) description and photos - Ireland: Dublin. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The title in English is Spire of Dublin.

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As in many ancient cities, in Dublin, the capital of Ireland, the monuments of ancient architecture are harmoniously combined with the monuments of our time. The so-called Dublin Needle is an excellent example of this.

The official name of the monument is the Monument of Light. And although it was erected only in 2003, it already has a history, and it can be called dramatic. The fact is that back in 1808 on O'Connell Street, Dublin's central street, a column was erected in memory of Admiral Horatio Nelson. At the top of the column was a statue of the admiral. The column is very reminiscent of Nelson's famous Column at Trafalgar Square in London. In March 1966, the monument was blown up by Irish militants. Fortunately, none of the people were hurt, but Dubliners believe that the city lost a significant part of its uniqueness, because Nelson's column was one of the recognizable symbols of the city.

In 2003, a new monument in the form of a needle 120 meters high appeared on this place. Base diameter - 3 meters, top - 15 cm. The monument is made of stainless steel. In 1999, large-scale renovation work began on Dublin's central street, and the installation of the Needle was part of this downtown modernization project. It was this project that won the international competition, which was announced by the then Mayor of Dublin. The project was created in the studio of the architect Ian Ritchie, and the creators of the monument describe their creation as follows: "Elegant and dynamic simplicity that combines art and technology."

In the evening, the monument is illuminated, which creates a unique sight against the backdrop of the night sky.

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