Carolina obelisk, Historic obelisk in Museum Square, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
The Carolina Obelisk stands 10 meters tall with detailed bas-reliefs on three sides depicting events from the Habsburg imperial family visit.
Constructed in 1831, the monument commemorates the 1817 visit of Emperor Francis I and Empress Carolina Augusta during the Habsburg rule over Transylvania.
The bas-reliefs, created by Viennese sculptor Josef Klieber, display the medieval coat of arms of Cluj and the imperial family entrance through the city gate.
The monument was relocated from Unirii Square to its current position in Museum Square in 1898 to accommodate the Matthias Corvinus statue.
Four stone eagles holding iron wreaths, crafted by local artisans Anton Csuros and Samuel Nagy, adorn each corner of the monument's upper section.
Location: Cluj-Napoca
Location: Cluj County
Inception: 1831
GPS coordinates: 46.77152,23.58682
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:23
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