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Obelisco

Obelisco is a fort in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro.

Obelisco: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Obelisco

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Obelisco — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -22.52391, -44.00323. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Obelisco open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Obelisco yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Obelisco?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Obelisco?

    Nearby: Monumento Rodoviário da Rodovia Presidente Dutra (fort, 30 km), Pharmácia Popular (museum, 47 km), Park Albanoel (park, 55 km), Cachoeira da Fumaça (waterfall, 57 km), Sant'Ana (church, 61 km), Fazenda Imperial de Santa Cruz (church, 68 km).

    Is Obelisco worth visiting?

    Obelisco is listed as a notable fort in Rio de Janeiro on Spotwander.