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Monument · Roma, Lazio
Vittoriano
The white marble monument to Vittorio Emanuele II in Piazza Venezia, with the Altar da Pátria and the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Elevators take you up to the panoramic terrace.
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About Vittoriano
The Vittoriano, officially Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II, honors the first king of unified Italy. It was inaugurated in 1911, on the fiftieth anniversary of unification, and completed in 1935. The white Botticino marble from Lombardy makes the building stand out among Rome’s ochre tones.
At the center is the Altare della Patria, with the statue of the goddess Roma and, since 1921, the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, guarded day and night by military personnel; the changing of the guard usually takes place every hour. Above is the large bronze equestrian statue of the king.
At the top, two propylea support the bronze quadrigas of Unity and Liberty. Glass panoramic elevators rise to the Terrazza delle Quadrighe, the highest point of the complex, with 360-degree views over the Coliseu, the Fóruns Imperiais, the Campidoglio and the historic center.
The lower terraces can be visited on foot. Inside the monument is the Museu do Risorgimento, about Italian unification. The panoramic elevator requires a ticket.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 45 minutes to an hour, including the climb to the terrace.
Best time
Late afternoon, to see the golden light over the Coliseu and the rooftops. On a clear day the view reaches the hills around Rome.
How to get there
It’s on Piazza Venezia, in the center, a few minutes’ walk from the Campidoglio and the Foro Romano. Many bus lines stop at the square.
Tip
As it is a memorial, visitors are asked to show respect in the Altar da Pátria area: do not sit on the steps or eat there. For the panoramic elevator, follow the signs to the Terrazza delle Quadrighe inside the monument.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Vittoriano
Can you go up the Vittoriano?
Yes. The lower terraces can be visited on foot, and panoramic elevators with a ticket go up to the Terrazza delle Quadrighe, the highest point, with 360-degree views.
What is the Altare della Patria?
It is the central part of the Vittoriano, with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which represents Italians who died in World War I. The military guard stands there day and night.
Is the Vittoriano near the Coliseu?
Yes, about a 15-minute walk along the Via dei Fori Imperiali, which starts at the Piazza Venezia.