Broglie Obelisk, Neoclassical obelisk in Monrepos Park, Vyborg, Russia.
The Broglie Obelisk is a white marble monument with a pyramidal top situated within Monrepos Park in Vyborg, displaying the clean lines and balanced form typical of neoclassical design. The structure rises approximately 16 feet (5 meters) in height and was constructed using local stone materials that give it a solid, enduring presence.
The monument was designed in 1827 by British architect Charles Heathcote Tatham to honor the influential Broglie family connected to the region. Its creation coincided with a period when Russia was expanding its imperial reach and using such monuments as symbols of power and international connections.
The monument stands in a park designed to display aristocratic taste and refined living, serving as a focal point within a landscape meant to impress visitors. Its placement and design reflect how wealthy families of the period used their estates to showcase status and aesthetic values.
The obelisk sits along paved pathways within the park and is easily accessible on foot, surrounded by trees and open green areas. The park provides parking and seating areas where visitors can spend time in the outdoors before or after viewing the monument.
The stone used for the obelisk came from quarries near Vyborg, anchoring the monument to the local landscape and resources. This choice reveals that those who commissioned it sought to use regional materials to create a lasting mark of their presence.
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