Nelson and the Spire / Nelson agus an Túr Solais

[Top illustration caption reads] , The General Post Office and Nelson's Pillar in 1820, Nelson and the Spire , Long before the spectacular Spire of Dublin stood here this site belonged to a famous British admiral. Nelson's Pillar was erected following Admiral Nelson's victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Trafalgar in the days when Dublin was the second city of the British Empire. Its foundation stone was laid on 21st October 1809, the fourth anniversary of the battle. When completed, the public were able to climb 168 steps to enjoy a panoramic view of Dublin from near the top of the granite column. It was blown up in 1966 by Irish Republicans., The Spire of Dublin, which reaches up to 120 metres (394 feet) above street level, is believed to be the world's tallest sculpture. It was completed in 2003 and has quickly become one of Dublin's most recognisable landmarks., [Photo caption reads] , The ruins of the Imperial Hotel and Clery's following the 1916 Easter Rising., A raging inferno , O'Connell Street and the various streets that intersect it sustained terrible damage during the 1916 Easter Rising and the 1922-3 Civil War, when pro and anti-Treaty Republicans found themselves on the opposite sides of a bitter conflict following Irish independence. In 1916 British shelling caused fires to rage through much of the area. Like the General Post Office, only the façade of Clery's department store survived the inferno, while Liberty Hall, headquarters of James Connolly's Citizen Army, was destroyed. An interactive exhibition in the General Post Office further explores the story of the Rising., O'Connell Street , Dublin's main thoroughfare is named after the 'Liberator', Daniel O'Connell, who led the struggle for Catholic emancipation in the early 1800s. One of the widest streets in Europe, it is considered to be the centre of Dublin. It contains some of the city's most historic buildings and monuments and serves as a vital transport hub., The Dubline Dublin Discovery Trail , The Dubline is an orientation route and the easiest way to explore many of the city's most visited sites. Along the route, discover the stories that shaped Dublin and trace the timeline of our city from its origins to the present day. Explore at your leisure the hidden gems along the way., For more information please visit: , www.VisitDublin.com, Dublin Discovery Trails , Explore Dublin's hidden treasures with a self-guided walk. Download the app at www.dublindiscoverytrails.com or from the nearby Visit Dublin Centre. Please follow the QR codes below for more information., Rebellion Trail , To explore the extraordinary story of the 1916 Easter Rising follow the Rebellion walking trail through Dublin city centre., [Timeline not transcribed] , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , . ,