Mussolini obelisk, Marble obelisk in Foro Italico, Rome, Italy
The 17.4-meter marble monument stands at the center of the Foro Italico sports complex, featuring a golden point at its apex and Latin inscriptions.
Constructed in 1932 during the fascist period, the obelisk contains a hidden 1,200-word Latin text and gold coins buried beneath its foundation.
The monument represents the intersection of classical Roman architecture and 20th-century Italian political expression through its design and placement.
Visitors can reach the obelisk using public transportation to the Foro Italico complex, which now functions as a major sports facility.
The structure weighs 300 tonnes and remains the only public monument in Rome bearing Mussolini's name through the inscription 'MUSSOLINI DUX'.
Location: Rome
Inception: 1932
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 41.93190,12.45883
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:27
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