Like many old cities, Dublin, Ireland monuments of ancient architecture in harmony with the monuments of our time. An excellent example of this can serve as a so-called Spire of Dublin.

The official name of the monument - Monument of Light. Although he was only erected in 2003, it already has a history, and it can be called dramatic. The fact that even in 1808 on O'Connell Street, Dublin's main street, the column was erected in memory of Admiral Horatio Nelson. At the top of the column was a statue of Admiral. The column is very similar to the famous Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square in London. In March 1966, the monument was blown up by Irish rebels. Fortunately, no people have been hurt, but Dubliners believe that the city has lost much of its originality, as Nelson's Column was one of the recognizable symbols of the city.

In 2003, this place has a new monument in the form of a needle height of 120 meters. The diameter of the base - 3 meters, the top - 15 cm. The monument is made of stainless steel. In 1999 began large-scale reconstruction of the central streets of Dublin, and the installation needles are part of the project to modernize the city center. It was this project won the international competition, which was announced by the then Mayor of Dublin. The project was created in the studio of architect Ayana Richie, and the creators of the monument describes his creation: "Elegant simplicity and dynamic linking art and technology."

In the evening, the monument is illuminated, creating a unique spectacle in the night sky.