Obelisco Lateranense
Alto 32,18 m e realizzato all'epoca dei faraoni Tutmosis III e Tutmosis IV (XV secolo a.C.) è l'obelisco più antico di Roma. Portato a Roma nel 357 sotto Costanzo II fu collocato nel Circo Massimo. Trovato a pezzi fu poi rimontato da Domenico Fontana a piazza S. Giovanni nel 1588.
Piazza di San Giovanni in Laterano 00184 Rome Latium Italy
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27 ancient Egyptian obelisks are known, 13 of which are located in Italy . The Lateran obelisk, with its 32m (45m with stand), is the world's tallest monolithic obelisk as well as the oldest in Rome.
Highest of Roman obelisks, put on the spina of Circus Maximus with the Flaminio in 357, it was erected by Sixtus V in front of S. Giovanni in Laterano in 1588, replacing the statue of Marcus Aurelius.
Wikipedia told me this: It is the largest standing ancient Egyptian obelisk in the world, and it is also the tallest obelisk in Italy , weighing 455 tons — worth reading more details over there.
Several similar obelisks are to find here and there in Rome. Very nice blending of cultures
Great area, visit the church and walk down Via Merulana or have a 10 minutes walk toward Colosseo
Worth seeing
Majestuoso en el centro de la plaza de San Juan de Letrán, actualmente con el récord de ser el obelisco más alto y pesado del mundo, junto a él, la iglesia de San Juan y unas hermosas fuentes .
È il più antico monumento di Roma. Risale al XV secolo ac nel tempio di Ammon a Tebe. e fu posto nel circo massimo nel 357
Obelisco monolitico (unico pezzo) più grande del mondo, realizzato nel XV sec. AC
Plus grand de tous les obélisques égyptiens connus
Рядом фонтан треви и не плохая торговая галерея
Обелиск как обелиск, но рядом много чего интересного
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If you want to make the pilgrimage here, you must do so on your knees (though a side staircase is available if you just want to visit the chapel upstairs). - Chris Phillips
It's a great Museum. Probably one of the best organized museums ever. Go to the rooftop and order yourself a nice coffee after visiting the museum. Discuss what you've seen with friends. Enjoy Life. - Squirrly
This was a gift from Egypt. Go on a m obelisk hunt and you’ll never be disappointed in Rome. - Kapt’n Koko
couldn’t ask for more form the tour she was amazing really passionate made the experience better €70 a couple for 4 hours. top class - Paul McCunnell
Favorite church I visited in Rome. It's so massive and stunning, really breathtaking. Make sure you visit it. - Zineta Emini
Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Monument
Place Italy » Latium » Rome » Monti