Flaminio Obelisk
Obelisco Flaminio · 로마
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Standing at the center of the monumental Piazza del Popolo, the Flaminio Obelisk is one of the oldest and most imposing monuments in Rome. This 3,300-year-old needle of red granite is one of the 13 ancient obelisks that define…
Listen in the app2The Egyptian Legacy — Ramses and Seti
The Flaminio Obelisk is a joint legacy of two of Egypt's greatest pharaohs. Its construction was begun in the 13th century BC by Seti I, who carved the inscriptions on three of its sides. …
Listen in the app3Augustus and the Conquest of Egypt
In 10 BC, the Emperor Augustus ordered this obelisk and its 'twin' (the Obelisk of Montecitorio) to be brought to Rome. This was a massive logistical undertaking, requiring a specially built ship and the labor of hundreds of men. …
Listen in the app4Sixtus V and the Renaissance Rediscovery
The obelisk's current location is the result of a grand urban vision by Pope Sixtus V in the late 16th century. Sixtus was a 'builder pope' who wanted to transform Rome into a modern, organized Christian capital. …
Listen in the app5The Fountains of the Valadier Lions
The obelisk sits within a grander architectural ensemble designed in the 19th century by Giuseppe Valadier. He surrounded the ancient stone with four white marble lions, each perched on a stepped plinth and spouting water into a…
Listen in the app6Hieroglyphs and the Solar Clock
Let us take a closer scholarly look at the hieroglyphs themselves. For centuries, these symbols were a mystery to the West, viewed as magical or occult icons. …
Listen in the app7Piazza del Popolo — The Trident’s Apex
Finally, we must consider the obelisk’s role in the wider urban context of the Piazza del Popolo. It stands at the apex of the 'Trident,' where the Via del Corso, Via del Babuino, and Via di Ripetta converge. …
Listen in the app8Final Reflections
As we conclude our time at the Flaminio Obelisk, let us reflect on the incredible journey this stone has taken. From the quarries of Aswan to the temples of Heliopolis, across the Mediterranean on an imperial ship, to the center…
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What is Flaminio Obelisk?
Flaminio Obelisk is a place in 로마 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 로마 |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.9107, 12.4764 |
| Last updated |
