Rome’s white-marble tribute to Italian unity and national pride.
📍 Location: Piazza Venezia
⏰ Opening Hours: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM (last entry 6:45 PM)
💸 Entrance Fee: Free for terrace; elevator to upper terrace €12
🕓 Suggested Visit Time: 30–40 minutes
🔗 Official Site: https://ilvittoriano.com
🗺️ Map: View on Google Maps
About the Altar of the Fatherland
Why We Love It:
No roman guide misses “Il Vittoriano.” Its gleaming columns, grand staircases, and rooftop views are a highlight on every tour guide roma route.
Roman Guides Insider Tip:
Take the glass elevator up in the late afternoon for citywide golden-hour panoramas—perfect for your roman tour photo album!
Local Secret:
Caffetteria Italia, atop the monument, has one of Rome’s best hidden terrace cafés with unforgettable views.
Did You Know?
The monument is the resting place of Italy’s Unknown Soldier.
Romans affectionately call it the “wedding cake.”
Nearby Recommendations
Capitoline Hill – 5 min walk
Santa Maria in Aracoeli – Medieval church with 124 steps
Venchi – Artisanal gelato, just off Via del Corso
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