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Rome Free Tour-Silent Obelisk Miracle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Introduction: Silent Obelisk Miracle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Silent Obelisk Miracle<\/strong> is one of the most fascinating stories connected to the Vatican and to St. Peter\u2019s Square in Rome. This ancient Egyptian monument, standing proudly at the center of the square, carries with it not only centuries of history but also a unique Easter tradition that still continues today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Origins of the Vatican Obelisk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The St. Peter\u2019s Square Obelisk<\/strong> is originally from Heliopolis, Egypt<\/strong>. Around the year 40 AD, the Roman Emperor Caligula<\/strong> had it transported to Rome and placed on the spina of the Circus of Nero<\/strong>, the central divider where chariots turned during races.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This monument is particularly special because it is the only obelisk in Rome that never fell<\/strong> throughout the centuries. You can read more about its Egyptian origins on Wikipedia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Great Relocation Under Pope Sixtus V<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Moving forward to the Renaissance, Pope Sixtus V<\/strong> decided in 1586<\/strong> to relocate the obelisk to the newly designed Piazza San Pietro. He entrusted the task to architect Domenico Fontana<\/strong>, who prepared the massive undertaking with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n