Erthal-Obelisk, 18th-century obelisk at Domplatz, Erfurt, Germany.
The sandstone Erthal-Obelisk reaches 18 meters in height and features a square granite base decorated with laurel wreaths, coats of arms, and inscriptions.
The citizens of Erfurt constructed this monument in 1777 to commemorate the first visit of Friedrich Karl Joseph von Erthal, the Archbishop of Mainz.
The monument represents the architectural trends of the Enlightenment period, incorporating Egyptian design elements common in 18th-century European monuments.
The obelisk stands in the center of Domplatz, near the Erfurt Cathedral, with wheelchair-accessible paths leading to its base.
Local residents contributed 858 talers through a public collection to fund the construction, demonstrating strong civic participation in the 1770s.
Location: Erfurt
Accessibility: Accessibile in sedia a rotelle
GPS coordinates: 50.97672,11.02440
Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:29
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