February 19, 2006
Monte Pincio Obelisk
Location:
Pincio Hill's Garderns (Monte Pincio), Rome, Italy
Pharaoh:
Unknown. It's said the Roman Emperor Hadrianus (Hadrian) made it in 2nd entury.
Height:
9.75 meters [Note: 9.25 meters is probably incorrect.]
Weight:
?? tons
Provenance: Nobody knows when and how this obelisk was carried to Rome. Accoring to Andrea Pollett who presides over the "Virtual Roma" on the web (http://www.geocities.com/mp_pollett/roma-co2.htm), it was made by Romn Emperor Hadrian in 2nd century. If so, this obelisk is a replica by Roman. Then, in the 3rd century, this was carried to Circus Varianus (where was out of Porta Maggiore) in order to decorate the "spina" (central reservation), but toppled at unknown date. After moved various places, Pope Pius VII [reigned 1800-1823] ordered to re-erect it at the present site, "Monte Pincio" (Pincio Hill's Garderns), in September 1822. Then the obelisk remains here until today.
How To Go: It would be convenient for you to enter Monte Pincio from Piazza del Popolo. You can see the obelisk where is along Via delle Obelisco. (from members.aol.com )
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