Monument Christopher Columbus Monument
Christopher Columbus Monument
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About this place
The Monument to Christopher Columbus is a monument in Galway, Ireland. The memorial was erected in 1992, the year of the Columbus Quincentenary, to commemorate Christopher Columbus's visit to the city in 1477. It stands next to the Spanish Arch.
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Getting There & Parking
Christopher Columbus Monument is located in County Galway, roughly 1 km (5 min drive) from Galway and 238 km (3h 30m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 72 m away (Paid). Nearby highlights within a short drive include Blake's Castle (0.1 km away).
Galway1 km
~5 min driveLimerick94 km
~1h 25m driveDublin238 km
~3h 30m drive
Nearest car park
Paid
Spanish Arch Car Park · 72 m from landmark
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