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Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II

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The Vittoriano, also called the Altare della Patria, is a monument to Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of unified Italy, in Rome’s Piazza Venezia. Its bronze equestrian statue stands at the architectural centre, above the Altar of the Fatherland and facing the portico colonnade.

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Why go

  • Permanent museums on Italian Reunification and emigration from Italy.
  • The hourly changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, reached through the Flag Room.
  • Views across Rome from the rooftop Panoramic Terrace.

Opening hours

Today09:30 – 19:30Show all
Monday09:30 – 19:30
Tuesday09:30 – 19:30
Wednesday09:30 – 19:30
Thursday09:30 – 19:30
Friday09:30 – 19:30
Saturday09:30 – 19:30
Sunday09:30 – 19:30

About the work

artist
Enrico Chiaradia designed the bronze statue; Emilio Gallori completed it.
material
Bronze
size
The bronze figure is about 12 metres high and 10 metres long, weighs 50 tons and has hooves 50 centimetres long. Including the marble base, the full sculptural group is 24.80 metres high.
base
Eugenio Maccagnani carved personifications of fourteen Italian cities into the marble base.
plinth
The lower plinth bears symbols of the Engineer Corps, Navy, Artillery and Cavalry.

Interesting facts4

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  1. 21 people

    A meal for 21 people was held inside the statue before its belly was closed.

    Statua equestre di Vittorio Emanuele II del Vittoriano - Wikipedia

  2. The statue was cast using bronze from Regio Esercito cannons.

    Statua equestre di Vittorio Emanuele II del Vittoriano - Wikipedia

  3. The equestrian statue is the Vittoriano’s only non-symbolic representation.

    Equestrian statue of Victor Emmanuel II, Rome - Wikipedia

  4. Though it looks like solid white marble, the monument contains many rooms.

    Rome/Colosseo - Wikivoyage (see)

Shorts

Photo spots

  • Panoramic TerraceViews over the Forum and Colosseum.At the top of the monument On the map
  • Halfway up the monumentViews are also available before reaching the rooftop terrace.Halfway up the monument On the map

History

Giuseppe Sacconi designed the Altar of the Fatherland, with sculptural decoration by Angelo Zanelli. The Vittoriano also symbolizes Italy’s democratic and European values.

  1. 1889The equestrian statue was commissioned.
  2. After 1901The statue was completed following its designer’s death.
  3. 1921The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was placed at the Altar of the Fatherland.

Best time to visit

  • The monument is open daily from 09:30 to 19:30.

How to get there

  • On footEnter the Vittoriano from Piazza Venezia. The Panoramic Terrace and Central Museum of the Risorgimento are reached through the main entrance.
  • On footThe Aracoeli-side entrance has a wheelchair lift and a lift to Terrazza Italia. Two panoramic lifts connect Terrazza Italia to the top terrace.

Sources: Equestrian statue of Victor Emmanuel II, Rome -… · Rome/Colosseo - Wikivoyage (see) · VIVE | Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia · Visit | VIVE · About US | VIVE – Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia · Statua equestre di Vittorio Emanuele II del Vit… · Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II: description (… · checked 6 Oct 2026

Where
Piazza Venezia, Rome

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Questions and answers

How much does it cost to enter the Vittoriano?

Entry to the Vittoriano is free.

How can I reach the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?

A walk through the Flag Room leads to the tomb.

Where is the Central Museum of the Risorgimento?

The museum is inside the Vittoriano.

How do you enter the Vittoriano?

Enter from Piazza Venezia. The Panoramic Terrace and Central Museum of the Risorgimento are reached through the main entrance.

Can I take photographs at the Vittoriano?

Personal, non-commercial photography is allowed unless a sign prohibits it.

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