Obelisk von Lednice

The Obelisk of Lednice is a stone monument that stands as a marker within a carefully designed landscape of paths, gardens, and buildings. The structure is simple and direct, created to fit into the overall composition of this large estate.

The monument was built in the early 1800s when a European noble family reshaped this region, creating an entire landscape with castles, gardens, and decorative structures. This period of construction defined the place as it stands now.

The monument reflects the vision of the noble family who shaped this land and built it as a statement of wealth and taste. Today it sits among gardens and paths that visitors walk through to experience this designed world.

The monument is easy to find if you follow the marked paths through the parkland; there is parking available nearby. Information boards at the site explain the grounds and its importance.

The structure is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site from 1996 that spreads across many kilometers and represents one of the largest designed landscapes in Europe. This system links different monuments together like threads in a network.

Location: Lednice

Part of: Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape

GPS coordinates: 48.82590,16.80170

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00