Obélisque de Nancy, Granite obelisk monument in city center, Nancy, France.
The Obélisque de Nancy rises from the ground as a tall granite structure, featuring clean geometric lines and precise architectural proportions in its design.
Charles-Désiré Bourgon, a distinguished architect from Nancy who studied at École des Beaux-Arts, designed this monument during his tenure as departmental architect.
The monument represents the French architectural tradition of incorporating grand memorial structures within urban spaces to commemorate significant events and people.
Located at coordinates 48.6942, 6.17688, the obelisk stands in a central position that allows visitors to examine its details from multiple viewing angles.
The granite material selected for this obelisk maintains its original surface characteristics, demonstrating exceptional durability through decades of exposure to elements.
Location: Nancy
Architects: Charles-Désiré Bourgon
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 48.69420,6.17688
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:07
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