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Obelisk of Piazza della Minerva
CultureVisit: ~15 min
A marble elephant carrying a small Egyptian obelisk, in front of Santa Maria sopra Minerva. It was designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and unveiled in 1667; it was probably carved by his assistant Ercole Ferrata. The obelisk, of red granite and 5.47 m high, was erected around 580 BC by the pharaoh Apries at Sais and is the smallest of the thirteen ancient obelisks in Rome.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Obelisk of Piazza della Minerva: 2 missions
- Photograph the elephant with the obeliskStand in front of the square and frame the elephant with the obelisk on its back.
- Read the inscription on the pedestalGo up to the pedestal and find the Latin text saying it takes a sturdy mind to carry solid wisdom.
Near Obelisk of Piazza della Minerva
Santa Maria sopra Minerva67 m awayPantheon86 m awayBaths of Agrippa126 m awayArmando al Pantheon164 m awaySant'Eustachio172 m awaySant'Eustachio Il Caffè177 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Obelisk of Piazza della Minerva?
Allow about 15 min for the visit.
Source: Wikipedia - Elephant and Obelisk