Vatican Obelisk

In 1586 Sixtus V Peretti had Fontana move the monolith to the front of the basilica . He used the foundations of the ancient Circus of Gaius, thus almost, but not entirely, aligning it with St Peter 's.

Impressive monument . During the summer it’s getting very hot at the piazza, so be clever and bring numerous bottles of cold water.

Set in the heart of St Peters square (remember to leave time for the security checks) on a sunny day you can use the meridian to tell the time.

The Pope comes out twice a week at 1030a to address and bless the people. You have to get there early. You can't get into The Basilica without seeing him first.

Augustus dedicated the Vatican obelisk in Alexandria to the memory of Julius Caesar. In 37 Caligula decorated the stadium by the Vatican Hill , finished by Nero, probably the spot of Peter's martyrdom.

Obelisc in st Peter 's square. Rome is full of obeliscs, almost all of them are Egyptian. For many, obeliscs are signs (have u read davinci code?) ????

Great place but obelisk is not the main thing that fascinates the eye! It is rather the picture in general...

Theatrical backdrop for one of the most iconic squares in the world.

Serene and fulfilling... must see at morning and night

Even if you're not a devout catholic, standing in the center of the catholic world is a special experience.

Pointy! Try to get a pic of the entire square with the obelisk in the middle ????????????.

Stare and this and get ur conspiracy theories going. Why are the obelisk all over the world at special landmarks like this?

One of fragments of Saint Pieter’s square. Central monument with many details.

Great place.Center of the catholic world .Really amazing

This is awesome place I suggest everyone to visit it

If u go in Rome, u just have to visit the Vatican

More beautiful at nights.so crowded during the day.

More beautiful at nights,so crowded during the day.

It was too crowded . Its better to buy ticket online before.

Originally erected in Egypt more than 2,000 years ago.

The atmosphere is very different

Historic site in from of the church in the Vatican !

Once in a lifetime experience!!

Very historical and impressive

You can send a postcard home with he pope stamp on the post office truck

Enjoy the gorgeous architecture surrounding this place

World Landmark ! Picture Perfect.

If you want some fotos go on sunday its empty

Really beautiful

Good photograph spot.

Kinda popey.

Burası gerçek mi? Ya da ben gerçekten burada mıyım diyeceğiniz bir yer.. Her noktasını hayretler içinde gezeceğiniz minik ülke ... VATICANO

Mutlaka ama mutlaka ama mutlaka sabah erken gidin. Yoksa çok sıra beklersiniz. Biz sabah 8:30 gibi gittik 20 dakikada içerdeydik.

Хочу вам сказать, дорогие мои..что именно между обелиском и куполом простирается магнитный пояс земли... И что находясь на нем вы можете загадать ваше самое заветное желание и оно обязательно сбудется

Uno de los elementos tomados de la mitología egipcia al cristianismo . Se llevó a la plaza de San Pedro del circo Massimo

Es un must visitar el Vaticano si eres católico y si no, te recomiendo que la visites por su arquitectura

Historia, cultura y tradición cristiana

Mutlaka hava karanlikken de ugrayin isiklar muhtesem

É inesquecível. Sua a cúpula apesar da escada a vista é linda. Vale a pena ver.

Обязательно поднимитесь на верх базилики

Un luogo unico al mondo

One suggestion? Why not return it to Egypt? The Church would give a great example! Uma sugestão? Por que não devolve-lo ao Egito? A Igreja daria um grande exemplo!

Au centre de la place Saint-Pierre, l'obélisque a été ramenée par Caligula.

Bellissimo posto ????

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Lugar de grande paz e conhecimento !

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En estos últimos días completamente decaído por mi enfermedad tuve la oportunidad de que el papa Juan XXIII, me diera la bendición por lo que se que va a pasar...

Estar ahí en medio es alucinante...los edificios, sus fuentes y esculturas ...ver lo bonito y limpio que tienen todo...a pesar de no compartir sus creencias el Vaticano es un lugar maravilloso.