Quirinal Obelisk
The Quirinal Obelisk is one of the thirteen ancient obelisks of Rome. It stands in the Piazza del Quirinale on the Quirinal Hill, the highest of Rome's hills and forms the centrepiece of the Fountain of the Dioscuri.
- Obelisk
- …lies at an elevation of around 50 metres (170 feet)
- …is also known as “Quirinale obelisk”
- …stands 15 metres (48 feet) tall
- Description: obelisk in Rome
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Pontifical Gregorian University and Piazza del Quirinale.
Pontifical Gregorian University
The Pontifical Gregorian University, also known as the… Pontifical Gregorian University is situated 150 metres west of Quirinal Obelisk.
Piazza del Quirinale
Piazza del Quirinale is a square outside Quirinal Palace in Rome, Italy.
Pontifical Biblical Institute
The Pontifical Biblical Institute is a research and… Pontifical Biblical Institute is situated 250 metres west of Quirinal Obelisk.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Modern Centre and Quattro Fontane (Four Fountains).
Quattro Fontane (Four Fountains)
The Quattro Fontane is an ensemble of four Late…
Viminal Hill
The Viminal Hill is the smallest of the famous Seven Hills of Rome.
Quirinal Obelisk
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Latitude
41.89906° or 41° 53′ 57″ north
Longitude
12.48664° or 12° 29′ 12″ east
Open location code
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OpenStreetMap feature
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OpenStreetMap feature
historic=monument
OpenStreetMap feature
man_made=obelisk
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In Other Languages
From French to Italian—“Quirinal Obelisk” goes by many names.
- French: “Obélisque de la fontaine du Quirinal”
- French: “Obélisque du Quirinal”
- German: “Obelisco del Quirinale”
- Italian: “Obelisco del Quirinale”
Localities in the Area
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