Wellington Monument
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About this place
The Wellington Monument (Irish: Leacht Wellington), 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 (203 ft) tall, making it the largest obelisk in Europe.
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Visitor Information
- Heritage status
- Protected Heritage Site
Getting There & Parking
Wellington Monument is located in County Dublin, roughly 4 km (5 min drive) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 180 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Asian lion (0.4 km away).
Dublin4 km
~5 min driveBelfast180 km
~2h 40m drive
Nearest car park
180 m from landmark
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