Obelisk or Monolith of the Foro Italico


The Obelisk of the Foro Italico wanted by Renato Ricci, consists of a monolithic block of Carrara marble, was erected in 1932 in front of the sports complex of the Foro Italico, built at the base of Monte Mario and which originally took its name from Benito Mussolini, to which the obelisk was dedicated.

It was the last major transport carried out via the Tiber.


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vCard Info:

Address: Viale del Foro Italico, 00135
Roma (RM) Lazio

Latitude: 41.931911638000784
Longitude: 12.458834052085876
Site: ...

vCard created by: Stefano Vigolo
Currently owned by: Stefano Vigolo

Type: Monument
Function: Public place
Creation date:
Last update: 28/06/2022