Why visit / Interesting facts:
- Spectacular view of Rome
- Imposing memorial building
Time required: 30 minutes
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Daily: | 9:30am - 7:30pm |
Admission:
| Ticket type | Charge |
|---|---|
| General: | 7 € |
| Under 10: | Free |
Public transport:
- Bus nr. 30, 40, 60
Address: Piazza Venezia, 00186 Rome
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Photo: Rik_C
Things you need to know:
- Vittorio Emanuele II Monument honors the Italian Unification and Victor Emannuel II, the first king of the unified Italy
- Construction began in 1855 and finished in 1935, although it was inaugurated in 1911
- The monument is built of pure white marble
- The black center statue shows Victor Emmanuel on horseback
- The two statues on the top of the monument feature goddess Victoria riding on quadrigas
- The structure is 135 m (443 ft) wide and 70 m (230 ft) high
- The base of the structure houses the museum of Italian Reunification
What to do there:
- Climb the steps and head towards the outdoor café (on your left side when facing the monument)
- Take the glass elevator to the rooftop for the grandest, 360-degree view of the center of Rome
- Helpful panoramic diagrams describe the skyline, with powerful binoculars available for zooming in on particular sights
