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Flaminio Obelisk
CultureVisit: ~15 min
Egyptian obelisk from Heliopolis, from around 1300 BC, with hieroglyphs of Seti I and Ramesses II. Augustus brought it to Rome in 10 BC for the Circus Maximus; Domenico Fontana raised it in Piazza del Popolo in 1589 on the orders of Sixtus V, and Valadier added the base and the lion fountains in 1823.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Flaminio Obelisk: 2 missions
- Look at the obelisk from Porta del PopoloStand by the north gate of the square and see how the obelisk organises the square and the twin churches at the far end.
- Walk around the obelisk and its lion fountainsWalk around the obelisk in the middle of the square and notice the four Egyptian-style lion fountains at its base.
Near Flaminio Obelisk
Piazza del Popolo3 m awayBasilica of Santa Maria del Popolo77 m awayCasa di Goethe200 m awayPincio299 m awayVia Margutta309 m awayAra Pacis484 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Flaminio Obelisk?
Allow about 15 min for the visit.
Source: Turismo Roma - Obelisco Flaminio