The Frescati obelisk

The Frescati obelisk is a monument in Stockholm, Stockholm Municipality, Stockholm County. The Frescati obelisk is situated nearby to the peak Frescatiberget, as well as near the university Lilla Frescati.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Swedish Museum of Natural History and Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

Swedish Museum of Natural History

Museum

Photo: Gumisza, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Swedish Museum of Natural History, in Stockholm, is one of two major museums of natural history in Sweden, the other one being located in Gothenburg. Swedish Museum of Natural History is situated 680 metres northeast of The Frescati obelisk.

Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences

Building

Photo: Hackspett, CC BY-SA 2.5.

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences is one of the royal academies of Sweden. Founded on 2 June 1739, it is an independent, non-governmental scientific organization that takes special responsibility for promoting natural sciences and mathematics and strengthening their influence in society, whilst endeavouring to promote the exchange of ideas between various disciplines. Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences is situated 360 metres northeast of The Frescati obelisk.

Gustav III’s Pavilion

Castle

Photo: Holger.Ellgaard, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Gustav III's Pavilion is a royal pavilion at the Haga Park, 2 km north of Stockholm. As a highlight in Swedish art history, the Pavilion is a fine example of the European neoclassicism of the late 18th century in Northern Europe. Gustav III’s Pavilion is situated 510 metres west of The Frescati obelisk.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Frescati and Gamla Haga.

Frescati

Neighborhood

Photo: Claespersson, Public domain.

Frescati is a park-like area on the northern outskirts of Stockholm, Sweden. It is situated in an area on Norra Djurgårdsstaden. Frescati is part of the Royal National City Park.