Pinciano obelisk, Ancient Egyptian obelisk at Pincian Hill, Rome, Italy
The Pinciano obelisk rises 13 meters above the ground and features hieroglyphic inscriptions carved into its rose granite surface.
Emperor Hadrian commissioned this obelisk in the 2nd century AD as a memorial to Antinous, who died while saving the emperor from drowning.
The hieroglyphic inscriptions on the obelisk represent the connection between ancient Egyptian and Roman imperial traditions of monument building.
Visitors can find the obelisk by walking through Villa Borghese gardens toward Viale dell'Obelisco, near the Piazza del Popolo entrance.
The obelisk changed locations multiple times, from Egypt to Circus Varianus, then to Vatican City, before reaching its current position in 1822.
Location: Rome
Inception: 2 century
Made from material: rose granite
GPS coordinates: 41.91080,12.47970
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:58
Santa Maria del Popolo
310 m
Chigi Chapel
282 m
Santa Maria in Montesanto
249 m
Cerasi Chapel
264 m
Santa Maria dei Miracoli
291 m
Flaminio Obelisk
278 m
Casina Valadier
67 m
Santa Maria dei Miracoli and Santa Maria in Montesanto
274 m
Fountain
339 m
Villa Lubin
336 m
All Saints' Church, Rome
286 m
Mausoleum of the Domitii Ahenobarbi
277 m
Sant'Atanasio
329 m
Palazzo Rondinini
307 m
Roma Goddess fountain
208 m
Casa di Goethe
287 m
Della Rovere Chapel
289 m
Cybo Chapel
264 m
Mellini Chapel
282 m
Basso della Rovere Chapel
273 m
Montemirabile Chapel
282 m
Cybo-Soderini Chapel
282 m
Theodoli Chapel
282 m
Palazzo Nainer
229 m
Teatro dei burattini San Carlino
174 m
Fontana degli Artisti
333 m
Goethe House
283 m
Fontana-sarcofago in piazza del Popolo
309 mVisited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes