The Wellington monument is 63m (205ft) high. It was built to commemorate the Irish born Duke of Wellington's military campaigns including Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo in 1815. Originally planned for Merrion Square near Wellesley's birthplace in the city but relocated to Phoenix park following objections from residents. The monument foundation stone was laid in 1817, though a lack of funding delayed its completion until 1861. Born Arthur Wellesley in 1769 at Mornington House, 24 Upper Merrion Street, Wellington was also inventor of the famous water-resistant boot named after him.
Wellington Monument Dublin.
After Washington's obelisk on National Mall, the Phoenix Park Wellington Monument in Dublin is second tallest in the world.
Wellington Monument panel inscription.
The Papal Cross, Phoenix Park Dublin.
The Cross which was built for the Dublin visit by the late Pope John Paul II in
September 1979. An estimated one & a quarter million people, almost a third of Ireland's population, attended the open air concelebrated Papal mass held in the park.
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