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Offbeat Traveler: Spire of Dublin

The official name of the spire is the Monument of Light, although its shape has helped it earn many nicknames, including "The Spike" and "The Rod to God."

The official name of the spire is the Monument of Light, although its shape has helped it earn many nicknames, including “The Spike” and “The Rod to God.”  (Chris Jackson / Getty Images)

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Visiting Ireland in April, Patrick Lanzing captured this image of the Spire of Dublin, a stainless-steel monument that stands over 393 feet high. Composed of steel tubes of varying thickness, it weighs over 126 tons.

The spire rose in 2002 in an effort to revitalize the O’Connell Street area of Dublin. The revitalization project also included a new plaza and renovated storefronts.

Spire of Dublin

Abstract patterns are polished into the first 33 feet of the monument, creating highly reflective areas.  (Tony Pleavin / Dublin Regional Tourism Authority)

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