Obelisk (Arles)
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fountain, obelisk, Roman Empire
The obelisk was first erected under the Roman emperor Constantine II in the center of the spina of the Roman circus of Arles. After the circus was abandoned in the 6th century, the obelisk fell down and was broken in two parts.
It was rediscovered in 1389. Its re-erection in its current location was completed on March 26, 1676, on top of a pedestal designed by Arlesian architect Jacques Peytret.
A fountains was added at its base during the 19th century, together with bronze sculptures by Antoine Laurent Dantan.
It was rediscovered in 1389. Its re-erection in its current location was completed on March 26, 1676, on top of a pedestal designed by Arlesian architect Jacques Peytret.
A fountains was added at its base during the 19th century, together with bronze sculptures by Antoine Laurent Dantan.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 43°40'35"N 4°37'39"E
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- Roman Arena 0.3 km
- Roman circus 0.7 km
- Zone commerciale Fourchon 1.4 km
- Quartier du Trebon 2 km
- Hopital Public Joseph Imbert 2.2 km
- Montmajour Abbey 4.5 km
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- Arles 15 km
- Alpilles 21 km
- Saintes Marie de la Mer 25 km