Obelisk in Rome

Elephant and Obelisk

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Dec 5, 2024
Charming statue by Bernini featuring an elephant carrying an Egyptian obelisk on its back. The obelisk dates from ancient Egypt and was found in the excavations of the area as a pagan temple dedicate… Full review by TravelingSoccerLoon
May 19, 2024
This might not be the tallest or most imposing obelisk in Rome but the Obelisk of Santa Minerva is by far the most delightful. In a whimsical design, the ancient Egyptian obelisk was placed on the b… Full review by Mairwen1
Apr 28, 2024
The Elephant and obelisk (Obelisco della Minerva) is a fun play on the Obelisk scene around Rome. This is the work of G.L. Bernini (1667) and situated directly in front of the Church of Santa Maria S… Full review by BradJill
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Elephant and Obelisk is a statue of an elephant carrying an obelisk, designed by the Italian artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini. It was unveiled in 1667 …
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During the 1600s, elephants were regarded by the Catholic Church as symbols of strength, intelligence, and sexual morality due to their …
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Elephant and Obelisk is a grand white marble sculpture of an elephant, with its trunk swung sideways and the tall obelisk (sundial) on its b…
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