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CEIV08P02_14
Title:
Saint Peter's Basilica, San Pietro in Vaticano, The Obelisk, Saint Peter's Square
In the year 37 AD this egyptian Obelisk was brought to Rome by Emperor Caligula. The original location was close to the present Sacristy, south of the basilica. In 1586 it was brought to the center of Saint Peter's Square. This remarkable obelisk sits on four couchant lions. It also doubles as a sun dial.
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Vatican City, The Vatican, Vaticano, Catholicism, Catholic, Christian, Rome, Roma, City-State, Italy, Architecture, Travel, Scenics, Europe, European, Structure, Italia, Italian, Country, EEU, History, Archives
Image by:
Jonathan Stoller
Saint Peter's Basilica, San Pietro in Vaticano, The Obelisk, Saint Peter's Square
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Code Number:
CEIV08P02_14
Title:
Saint Peter's Basilica, San Pietro in Vaticano, The Obelisk, Saint Peter's Square
In the year 37 AD this egyptian Obelisk was brought to Rome by Emperor Caligula. The original location was close to the present Sacristy, south of the basilica. In 1586 it was brought to the center of Saint Peter's Square. This remarkable obelisk sits on four couchant lions. It also doubles as a sun dial.
Keywords:
Vatican City, The Vatican, Vaticano, Catholicism, Catholic, Christian, Rome, Roma, City-State, Italy, Architecture, Travel, Scenics, Europe, European, Structure, Italia, Italian, Country, EEU, History, Archives
Image by:
Jonathan Stoller
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