Lions' Obelisk, Historic monument in Copou Park, Iași, Romania
The Lions' Obelisk rises 13.5 meters high in Copou Park, featuring four stone lions at its base and constructed from stone blocks from Șcheia.
The monument was built between 1834 and 1841 under the supervision of Gheorghe Asachi to commemorate the implementation of Organic Regulations in Moldavia.
The obelisk stands near Eminescu's Linden Tree, creating a focal point for national identity and historical remembrance in the oldest park of Moldavia.
Located in central Iași, the monument remains accessible throughout the year and serves as a reference point for navigation through Copou Park.
Engineers Johann Freywald and Gheorghe Asachi collaborated on the construction, making it the first public monument of modern Romania.
Location: Iași
Location: Iași County
Address: Bd. Carol I 31, în Grădina Copou, municipiul Iași
GPS coordinates: 47.17853,27.56697
Latest update: March 7, 2025 16:11
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