Roman, Historic site and obelisk in Domplatz, Erfurt, Germany.
The Erthal Obelisk stands 18 meters tall, constructed from Wandersleber sandstone with a square granite base displaying laurel-crowned portraits and coat of arms.
The monument was erected in 1777 to commemorate the first visit of Mainz Archbishop Friedrich Karl Joseph von Erthal, who served as the Lord of Erfurt.
The inscriptions on the obelisk detail the achievements of Friedrich Karl Joseph, including his election as Archbishop of Mainz on July 18, 1774.
The construction cost 1,120 talers, with local citizens contributing 858 talers through public collection to finance this commemorative monument.
Multiple restorations occurred due to weather damage and lightning strikes, with the most recent work completed in 2005 focusing on the base structure.
Location: Erfurt
Inception: November 6, 1591
Creator: Israel von der Milla
GPS coordinates: 50.97775,11.02869
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:00
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