The Wellington Monument, or sometimes the Wellington Testimonial, is an obelisk located in the Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland. The testimonial is situated at the southeast end of the Park, overlooking Kilmainham and the River Liffey. The structure is 62 metres tall, making it the largest obelisk in Europe.
Location: Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland
Designer: Robert Smirke
Material: Granite
Height: 62 metres (203 ft)
Beginning date: 1817
Opening date: 1861
Dedicated to: Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
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