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Obelisk at Slottsbacken

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Obelisk at Slottsbacken

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    May 16, 2024

    The obelisk, made of Stockholm granite, was erected in 1800, according to other sources in 1799,[1] based on a design by Louis Jean Desprez and commemorates the Swedish-Russian War of 1788 to 1790. The obelisk was erected to thank the citizens for their support. It is 22 metres high and was assembled from several parts. The decision to build the obelisk was made on 27 January 1792 by King Gustav III.

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      March 22, 2024

      The obelisk at Slottsbacken in Stockholm stands as a striking monument and commemorates important historical events and personalities in Swedish history.

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        December 17, 2024

        The column, built in 1800 according to designs by the artist Louis Jean Desprez, with a height of 22 m (including base), marks the centre of the city.

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