Obelisk at Slottsbacken, Granite obelisk in Slottsbacken, Stockholm, Sweden
The 30-meter granite obelisk stands next to the Royal Palace on Slottsbacken in the Old Town district of Stockholm.
King Gustav III commissioned the obelisk in 1788 to honor Stockholm citizens who protected the city during the Russo-Swedish War.
The monument marks the central point from which most street numbers in Stockholm originate, establishing the city's addressing system.
After dismantling the original structure in 2017 due to deterioration, workers rebuilt the obelisk using 280 tons of Bohus granite in 2020.
The new obelisk construction required specialized support structures beneath the streets to accommodate the 42-ton base stone transportation.
Inception: 1800
Creator: Louis Jean Desprez
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 59.32587,18.07151
Latest update: March 8, 2025 16:17
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