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The Obelisk

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Quai de l'Obélisque, 66660 Port-Vendres, FranceMap
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  • ian_dempster
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    By the harbour

    Saw this whilst on the miniature train from Collioure. It was erected in 1783 to commemorate the independence of America.

    Reviewed on Aug 29, 2023
  • Kendot52
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    Port-Vendres, France Obelisk

    If you're in Port-Vendres, France go see this obelisk. However, don't go to Port-Vendres, France just to see it. The obelisk is located in a parking lot which says a lot.

    Reviewed on Aug 3, 2023
  • ryetee
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    It's an obelisk

    If you happen to be passing by, glance at it. There is a pleasant market around it on a Saturday morning.

    Reviewed on Oct 15, 2020
  • Colophon
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    A memorial to an end of servitude and the promise of the American Revolution

    The obelisk sits in the parking lot by the harbor where the market takes place on Saturdays. It’s a big spear into the sky but it’s a genuine monument to freedom and worth a short visit.

    Reviewed on Oct 16, 2019
  • Glen W
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    The Obelisk is History

    This is about the only interesting sight in Port Vendres. After you have passed all the fish restaurants and bakeries on the waterfront at the very end you have something of interest to see. It is typ...

    Reviewed on May 21, 2017
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