Obelisk at Slottsbacken
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Location: Stockholm, Sweden
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Stortorget Square (Gamla Stan, Stockholm) – Strömbron Bridge loop from Hornstull06:39
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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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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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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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Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Best Hikes to Obelisk at Slottsbacken
- Easy
4.4
(7)
132
Kaffekoppen & Chokladkoppen – Stortorget Square (Gamla Stan, Stockholm) loop from Stockholm Central01:09
4.26km
50m
Intermediate4.6
(62)
384
Strömbron Bridge – Stortorget Square (Gamla Stan, Stockholm) loop from Henriksdal02:47
10.3km
140m
Expert5.0
(9)
66
Stortorget Square (Gamla Stan, Stockholm) – Strömbron Bridge loop from Hornstull06:39
24.9km
270m
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