Title: The Spire in City Centre Dublin - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

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# The Spire Tours and Activities

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## Visit The Spire

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#### The Spire, also known as the Monument of Light and the Millennium Spire, is a contemporary structure, towering 394 feet over O'Connell Street in Dublin.

The winning entry in an architectural competition, it was completed in January 2003 and is the tallest structure in the centre of Dublin, by a very long way.

The Spire was created to replace Nelson's Pillar, which had stood there since 1808, honouring Admiral Lord Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar, until it was blown up by the Irish Republican Army in the dead of night in March 1966.

After this, Nelson's head was held to ransom by a group of students and even appeared on stage at a Dubliners' concert, but now rests in peace in Pearse Street Library if you would like to visit.

The Spire is a slender conical structure made from stainless steel, three metres wide at the base and coming to a point at the top, perforated and illuminated with countless LEDs.

It is almost surreal, changing colour chameleon-like depending on the time of day. By night it is satin black, at dawn and dusk it has a blueish hue. In full sunlight it more resembles a computer simulation than a solid object, reflecting passers-by on its surface.

The Spire is a fabulous, uplifting contrast to the stone buildings of Dublin and truly fulfils its function to symbolise a bright new millennium for the city.

It is impossible to miss — but you would not want to miss it anyway!

## Plan a trip to see The Spire

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### Dylan Hotel

CA $1,472

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Apr 23 - Apr 27

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Toronto (YTO) to Dublin (DUB)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (541 reviews)

All of the above. Very welcoming environment. Breakfast was outstanding.

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### Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre

City Centre Dublin

CA $1,681

per person

Apr 27 - May 3

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Roundtrip flight included

Halifax (YHZ) to Dublin (DUB)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,050 reviews)

Very nice and tidy room, staff all friendly, room was available early to check in which was great too. One problem was a leaky shower head but reported it and it was fixed straight away. Would def recommend and stay there again as also great location with everywhere we wanted to visit in walking distance.

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### Point A Liberties

City Centre Dublin

CA $1,488

per person

Apr 27 - May 3

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Halifax (YHZ) to Dublin (DUB)

9/10 Wonderful! (126 reviews)

Lovely staff, clean room, great location near Christ Church Cathedral

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

### Popular places to visit

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#### Daniel O'Connell Statue

Browse a beautiful city center monument to an important Irish political leader of the first half of the 19th century.

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#### O'Connell Bridge

4/5(103 reviews)

Walk beside pedestrians, cyclists and drivers on an 18th-century bridge that has the unusual characteristic of being wider than it is long.

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#### James Joyce Statue

Stop to admire a carved bronze figure of one of Ireland’s prominent literary figures whose most famous work features the country’s capital city.

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#### Ha' Penny Bridge

4/5(325 reviews)

Stroll along the oldest pedestrianized bridge in the city and capture photos of the electric cityscape of Dublin at night.

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#### Henry Street Shopping District

During your visit to Dublin, you can do some window-shopping at Henry Street Shopping District. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area. 

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#### River Liffey

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at River Liffey during your travels in Dublin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area. 

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