Marconi Obelisk, Rome

Name: Marconi Obelisk
Address: Rome, Italy

#153 among attractions in Rome

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Facts and practical information

The Obelisk of Marconi, or Obelisk of EUR, is an obelisk of Rome, counted among the most modern in town together with the Obelisco Novecento and the obelisks of the Foro Italico, Villa Torlonia and Villa Medici. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°50'1"N, 12°28'15"E

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Day trips

Marconi Obelisk – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: LunEur, Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana, PalaLottomatica, Palazzo dei Congressi.

~1820 ftNE
Amusement park
LunEur, Rome
9 min walk • LunEur, the oldest amusement park in Rome, Italy, offers a whimsical escape into a world of fun and entertainment. Established in 1953, this enchanting park is named after the district of EUR (Esposizione Universale Roma) where it is located.
~1900 ftNW
Palace
Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana, Rome
10 min walk • The Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana, also known as the Colosseo Quadrato (Square Colosseum), is an iconic structure in the Eur district of Rome, Italy. This imposing building, characterized by its symmetrical architecture and stark white façade, stands as a testament...
0.6 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Concerts and shows
PalaLottomatica, Rome
16 min walk • PalaLottomatica, formerly known as Palazzo dello Sport or PalaEUR, is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment arena in Rome, Italy. It is located in the heart of the well known modern EUR complex. The arena hosted the 1960 Olympic basketball tournaments.
~1090 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Palazzo dei Congressi, Rome
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rome's modern EUR district, the Palazzo dei Congressi stands as a testament to Italy's foray into modernist architecture. Designed by the revered architect Adalberto Libera for the 1942 World's Fair, this building is an exemplar of Fascist-era...
0.4 miE
Museum, History museum
Museum of Roman Civilization, Rome
10 min walk • The Museum of the Roman Civilization is a museum in Rome, devoted to aspects of the Ancient Roman Civilization. The museum has been closed for renovation since 2014.
0.5 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Piscina delle Rose, Rome
13 min walk • The Piscina delle Rose is a sports venue located in Rome, Italy. It hosted the preliminaries for the water polo events at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
~420 ftE
Museum, Archaeological museum, History museum
Pigorini National Museum of Prehistory and Ethnography, Rome
3 min walk • The Luigi Pigorini National Museum of Prehistory and Ethnography is a public and research museum located in Rome, Italy. Established in 1876 by Luigi Pigorini, it is currently directed by Maria Antonietta Fugazzola.
0.6 miW
Church
Basilica dei Santi Pietro e Paolo, Rome
16 min walk • The basilica of Santi Pietro e Paolo a Via Ostiense is one of the titular churches in Rome, to which Cardinal-Priests are appointed. It is a modern building at Piazzale dei Santi Pietro e Paolo 8 in EUR.
0.4 miSE
Museum
Central Archives of the State, Rome
12 min walk • The Central Archives of the State are the main national archives of Italy. They were created in 1875 under the name of Royal Archives. They took their present name in 1953. They are located in EUR, Rome and are put under the responsibility of the Ministry of Culture.
0.7 miE
Sacred and religious sites, Ruins, Spiritual
Tre Fontane Abbey, Rome
17 min walk • Tre Fontane Abbey, or the Abbey of Saints Vincent and Anastasius, is a Roman Catholic abbey in Rome, held by monks of the Cistercian Order of the Strict Observance, better known as Trappists.
1 miNE
Church
Chiesa di Gesù Buon Pastore, Rome
27 min walk • Gesù Buon Pastore alla Montagnola is a titular church in Rome. It is located in via Luigi Perna. Its parish was established by Pope Pius XI in 1937 and placed in the care of the Fathers of the Missionary Institute of the Pious Society of St Paul.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Marconi Obelisk?

Nearby attractions include Pigorini National Museum of Prehistory and Ethnography, Rome (3 min walk), Palazzo dei Congressi, Rome (6 min walk), EUR, Rome (8 min walk), Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana, Rome (10 min walk).

How to get to Marconi Obelisk by public transport?

The nearest stations to Marconi Obelisk:

Bus

Colombo/Marconi • Lines: 714, 791 (2 min walk)
Civiltà del Lavoro/Colombo • Lines: 703, 703L, 707, 707P (3 min walk)

Metro

EUR Palasport • Lines: B (9 min walk)
EUR Fermi • Lines: B (9 min walk)

Light rail

EUR Magliana • Lines: Fc2 (15 min walk)

Train

Villa Bonelli (33 min walk)