My favorite obelisk is located in front of Santa Maria sopra Minerva near the Pantheon
As many times as I have been to the eternal city I have never seen all thirteen obelisks (8 ancient egyptian and 5 ancient roman) – Rome harbors the most obelisks in the world. If you are looking for an adventure for yourself, for visitors, or for your family, setting out to see all of the obelisks is one of the best.
Many times throughout my stay in Rome I would think about something that I was interested in: Bernini statues, Caravaggio paintings, fountains, remnants of the ancient aqueducts, places in Rome featured in movies – and then I would set off to see as many of them as I could. This is a great way to learn about the history of the city, become more familiar with the city, and discover all sorts of new favorite destinations.
Create your own walking tour!!
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