The Spire of Dublin

The cause of much controversy and one of Dublin's perpetual debates. The Spire is a focal point for the city centre. Personally, I'm a fan. The Spire is elegant, huge and not too intrusive. Love it!

It points in 2 directions, up and down. But mostly up. Very handy if you get confused. It's also the site of St. Patrick's final battle with the snakes. The skeleton is housed in the transparent base

The Spire of Dublin, officially titled the Monument of Light[1] (Irish: An Túr Solais), is a large, stainless steel, pin-like monument 121.2 meters in height, located on O'Connell Street in Dublin

The busiest stretch in the city surely and you definitely can't miss this one!

121.2 m / 398' tall this iconic structure stands on O'Connell St. It's a bit hard to miss ;)

Meant to be the Monument to the Millennium. However, it was built on 2004. Typical meeting point

Dropping pins on maps long before Google! Distances to Dublin that you see on road signs are measured from the GPO outside of which the "stiffy" stands. www.bestdublinwalkingtours.com

Massive pole in the middle of the city on the north side mainly helping with navigation. In the middle of a pedestrian street full of stores

Look up to the top of the spire, close your eyes, count to 10 and make a wish. Mine came true.

Tallest of Dublin's landmarks . A lot of buses stop here. You can reach from airport via Airlink 747 which accepts visitor leap card and then take another bus to your destination e.g. 46A to dbltree.

I dare you to miss it. You can see it from far far away. When its raining the falling water makes a river down the spire

See how many nicknames you can discover for the spire of light and if its more than 3 you're doing very well .

Use The Spire as your guide at night. Helps you get your bearings in the city !

Be sure to take a pic at the base and then walk down O'Connel street for a distant shot

The actual official name of The Spire is the Monument of Light- fact. It's also known locally as Bertie's prick!

It’s quite pointy…

One of the most recognisable monuments in the north inner city . Popular point of meet-ups.

Such a beyootiful view .... broad road & gr8 shopping area with quaint cafes

Observation: there is a dot at midnight that emits light and can bee seen from distance!

The tallest landmark in the city centre of Dublin. Great meeting point.

Beautiful. Go in the AM & hit General Post office on the way

So much of people.. what I don’t like.

Great monument , really impressive and fitting right into the city 's historical monuments

One of the best meeting places in the city - 'I'll meet you at the spike'

The pole of opinion, rod to god, stiffy in the Liffey :)

It’s a spire, good as a meeting point or a reference point . But thats about it.

Good reference point to wait someone

If you are lost and need a meeting point in Dublin, go to The Spire!

If you come to Dublin and don't visit The Spire. You didn't go to Dublin.

If you get vertigo, careful looking up!

Espire of Dublin for u guys! #

Bit out of keeping with the surrounding architecture .

Must see in Dublin. Mind blowing.

Nice reference point

A must go. A very pretty needle.

Beautiful landmark . Easy way to meet people.

Stand with your back to the spire and look up. It's the best

Great landmark to meet people at. Remember it's on the North Side.

A meeting spot north of the river

God meetpoint :-)

Good meeting point

All people meets in Spire :)

Nice piece of history

Turistando.. #spire

Fucking amazing. Great meeting point.

It's nice.

You definitely won't lost it)

The free Eco Cabs are a nice way to get around the city .

Stygg statu !!!!! Bra for møteplass.

Micha better than its previous occupier