Obélisque de Louxor

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Obélisque de Louxor

Travel Date:

Friday, 30th May 2014

The Luxor Obelisk, one of the most popular monuments in France. In French it s called "Obélisque de Louxor" measuring 75 ft in height. This Egyptian obelisk can be found in Place de la Concorde in Paris.

Did you know this monument was originally located at the entrance to Luxor Temple, in Egypt?

It is a symbol of peace, ending the revolution and it was also a gift from the Viceroy of Egypt as also referred to as Cleopatra's needle.

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