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Altare della Patria (Vittoriano) Il Vittoriano
The huge white marble monument on Piazza Venezia, with a rooftop terrace over Rome.
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The Vittoriano, built to honour Italy's first king, Victor Emmanuel II, is a vast white marble monument that locals nickname the "wedding cake". It houses the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Museum of the Risorgimento.
The panoramic lifts to the terrace give a 360° view over the Colosseum, the Forum and St Peter's, which is one of the best views in Rome.
Tickets / priceEntry to the monument and its steps is free. The panoramic lift to the roof terrace costs about €10–15; check the Vittoriano website for the current price.
Opening hoursThe monument is open daily, usually 9:30 to 19:30, and the terrace lift has its own hours, often until 19:00. Hours vary in winter.
Time needed30–90 minutes
Best timeLate afternoon
Getting thereBus 40, 64 or 87 to Piazza Venezia; Metro B Colosseo, 15 min walk
AddressPiazza Venezia, 00186 Roma
Booking advice
No booking needed for the monument. Book the panoramic lift online in peak season.
Insider tips
- The terrace is the only place from where you see Rome's ancient and Baroque sights at once.
- Look for the Capitoline Hill steps to the right, leading to Michelangelo's square.
- Late afternoon on a clear day gives the best light for photographs from the terrace.
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