Obelisk of Ramesses II in the Piazza della Rotonda by the Pantheon in Rome, Italy
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member jkozik
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Obelisk of RamessesII in the Piazza della Rotonda by the Pantheon in Rome, Italy
Waymark Code: WM3DE1
Location: Lazio, Italy
Date Posted: 03/18/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 120

The Obelisk of Ramesses II is found in the Piazza della Rotonda, the plaza area in front of the Pantheon in Rome, Italy. It rises 14.5meters and is placed in the fountain named Fontana del Pantheon. The obelisk dates back to Temple of Ra in Heliopolis, it was placed by the Pantheon in 1711 by Pope Clement XI. (See inscription). Wiki: (visit link)
Date Created/Placed: 1711

Address:
Pantheon Piazza della Rotonda Rome, Italy


Height: 14.52m

Illuminated: no

Website: [Web Link]

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