Marconi obelisk, Modern obelisk in EUR district, Rome, Italy.
The Marconi Obelisk rises 45 meters high and features 92 Carrara marble panels displaying scenes from the inventor's life on its concrete structure.
Construction began in 1939 for the 1942 World's Fair, but World War II interrupted progress until completion in 1959 for the Rome Olympics.
The monument recognizes Guglielmo Marconi's contributions to radio communication through detailed carvings arranged in four horizontal rows on its surface.
Visitors reach the obelisk by taking Metro Line B to EUR Marconi station and walking north through Piazza Guglielmo Marconi.
The truncated pyramid shape of this obelisk differs from traditional pointed designs, making it stand out among Rome's ancient Egyptian monuments.
Location: Rome
Inception: 1959
Creator: Arturo Dazzi
Height: 45 m
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 41.83355,12.47084
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:27
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