Horea, Cloșca and Crișan Obelisk, Alba Iulia, Historical monument in Alba Iulia, Romania.
The 20-meter tall granite obelisk features a goddess Victoria statue, bas-reliefs depicting peasant leaders, and an allegorical cell at its base.
The monument commemorates the leaders of the 1784 peasant uprising, Horea, Cloșca, and Crișan, who were executed in 1785 for opposing feudal authority.
Sculptor Iosif Fekete and architect Octavian Mihaltan designed the Art Deco monument, incorporating national symbols and historical representations into the structure.
Located in front of the third gate of Alba Carolina Citadel, the obelisk stands on an artificial hill that originally protected the main gate.
The structure shows signs of tilting due to its foundation of oak trunks, which have started deteriorating after nearly 90 years.
Location: Alba Iulia
Location: Alba County
Address: str. Mihai Viteazul, municipiul Alba Iulia
GPS coordinates: 46.06978,23.58421
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:50
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