The obelisk is constructed using 146 glass panels, each weighing approximately 100 kilograms.
The base of the structure is decorated with a mosaic representing the city's history, designed by local artists.
The structure reaches a height of 46 meters, making it a prominent vertical landmark in the urban coastal landscape.
It was inaugurated on January 1, 2001, to mark the first day of the new century.
The design includes lighting technology that allows the tower to be illuminated in different colors for special occasions.
The Obelisco Millennium is a 46-meter tall glass obelisk located on the seafront promenade of A Coruña, Spain. It was constructed in 2001 to commemorate the arrival of the new millennium. The structure is composed of 146 glass panels supported by a steel frame. Etched into these panels are images and historical references representing significant events and figures from the history of A Coruña. Internally, the obelisk features an illumination system that glows at night. It is situated in the Orillamar district, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The site serves as a symbolic marker for the city's transition into the 21st century.
From the promenade path directly in front of the obelisk, capturing both the tower and the sea in the background.
Visit during twilight to see the glass panels illuminated against the darkening sky.
Walk along the surrounding promenade to see the structure from different angles against the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean.
Bring a windbreaker, as the coastal location can be subject to strong gusts.
Do not expect an interior tour; the obelisk is a public art installation and is not accessible to climb or enter.
