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Both the square and the basilica are named after Saint Peter, an apostle of Jesus whom Catholics consider to be the first Pope. At the centre of the square is the Vatican obelisk, an ancient Egyptian obelisk erected at the current site in 1586.
Good news – especially for budget travelers – is that the Vatican Obelisk, plus St Peter’s Square and the Basilica are free to visit. It is easy to get to on the Rome Metro – simply take the red line to Ottaviano/S Pietro station. Trains come along every 3-5 minutes during business hours.
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Apr 22, 2023 · Of the 13 Egyptian obelisks brought to Rome, the Vatican Obelisk is the only ancient obelisk in Rome to have remained standing since Roman times. It was the largest non-inscribed obelisk to leave Egypt, at 25.5 m high and weighing an estimated 326 tonnes.
The Vatican Obelisk is an Egyptian obelisk, one of the thirteen ancient obelisks of Rome, located in St. Peter's Square, in Vatican City. It is the only ancient obelisk in Rome that has never fallen.
Dec 28, 2021 · The obelisk at the Vatican is right in the middle of Saint Peter’s Square and is said to be around 4,500 years old making it over 1,500 years older than the city of Rome.
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It is topped by a bronze cross containing a fragment of the true Cross. From 'St. Peter's - Guide to the Basilica and Square'. A large pink granite obelisk can be admired in the center of the square. It was hewn from a single block and stands 25.31 m. high on a base 8.25 m. wide.
Jun 12, 2020 · It was once mounted on what was commonly called “Saint Peter’s Needle” during the Middle Ages—the obelisk that now stands prominently in the center of St. Peter’s Square. The...
