Obelisk
1. IDENTIFICATION
1.1. LMI Code
Inscription proposal1.3. Official Naming
Obelisk2. ADMINISTRATIVE LOCATION
2.1. State
Romania2.2. County
Ilfov2.3. Locality
Siliștea Snagovului (formerly named Turbați), Gruiu commune2.5. Street
At the crossroad of Antim Ivireanu Street and Siliștea Ciolpani Road, inside the “Saint Nicholas” church courtyard3. PROPERTY TYPE
3.1. State
Romania3.1.2. Private State Property
the “Saint Nicholas” church parish4. DATING
4.1. Époque
XX5. HISTORY. PERSONS AND EVENTS CONNECTED TO THE MONUMENT
5.2. Author
E. Lambaditis, Viilor Road, 256 Bucharest6. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
6.2. Description
The white marble obelisk was recently placed on a boulder platform inside the “Saint Nicholas” church courtyard (2013/2014). Its pedestal is a high rectangular prism crowned on three sides, on the main façade and on the two sides, with a profile. Over the pedestal a high marble block rises, sculpted in relief, on the main façade, there’s a melancholic woman holding a rose and the inscription “In memory of the 1916-1919 war heroes”. Still on the main façade, on the obelisk’s upper area, a sarcophagus is suggested and on its main axis there’s a medallion displaying military insignia, and in the corners acroterions are placed. Towering above, there’s a cross.7. INVENTORY
7.1. The Institution Making The File
National Institute of Heritage7.2.1. Name
Ionescu7.2.2. Surname
Cristina7.2.3. Status
Ministry Of Culture Expert7.3. File Entry Date
2016- Ești aici:
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Acasă
- Siliștea Snagovului, Gruiu com - Obelisc
