Tallest steles

As of 2026-08-21, Obelisk of Axum tops the list with 23 m.

1. #1 Obelisk of Axum — 23 m

   4th-century phonolite stele in Axum, Tigray Region, Ethiopia

   The Obelisk of Axum is a 4th-century CE, 24-metre (79 ft) tall phonolite stele, weighing 160 tonnes, in the city of Axum in Ethiopia. It is ornamented with two false doors at the base and features decorations resembling windows on all sides. The obelisk ends in a semi-circular top, which used to be enclosed by metal frames. Read more on Wikipedia.

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2. #2 King Ezana's Stele — 21 m

   monumental stele in Axum, Ethiopia

   King Ezana's Stele is a 4th century obelisk in the ancient city of Axum, in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. The monument stands in the middle of the Northern Stelae Park, which contains hundreds of smaller and less decorated stelae. This stele is probably the last one erected and the largest of those that remain unbroken. King Ezana of Axum's Stele stands 21 m (69 ft) tall, smaller than the collapsed 33 m (108 ft) Great Stele and the better-known 24 m (79 ft) "Obelisk of Axum". It is... Read more on Wikipedia.

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3. #3 Monument to City of Military Glory (Anapa) — 15 m source Wikidata
4. #4 Monument to City of Military Glory (Petrozavodsk) — 12 m source Wikidata
5. #5 Rubble column — 11 m

   stele in Berlin, Germany

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6. #6 Daedalus and Icarus — 8.00 m

   art installation by Werner Richter in Berlin-Weißensee, Germany

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7. #7 Stele for Mies — 7.20 m

   sculpture by Ulrich Rückriem in Berlin, Germany

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8. #8 XXII Reserve Corps memorial — 6.50 m

   war memorial in Berlin, Germany

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9. #9 fountain stele — 6.00 m

   fountain sculpture by Alexander Gonda in Berlin, Germany

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10. #10 Denkmal der Köpenicker Blutwoche — 6.00 m

    listed architectural structure in Berlin-Köpenick

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