Altare della Patria, Rome

Name: Altare della Patria
Address: Rome, Italy
Telephone: +39 06 678 3587

#12 among attractions in Rome

Museum, Top attraction, History museum, Monuments and statues, More...

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The Altare della Patria, also known as the Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II, is a grand edifice that dominates Piazza Venezia in the heart of Rome, Italy. This colossal structure is an emblem of Italian national unity and a museum that pays homage to the first king of a unified Italy, Victor Emmanuel II.

Constructed from gleaming white marble, the monument's striking appearance is a spectacle in itself. It was inaugurated in 1911 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the kingdom of Italy, though its completion stretched until 1925 due to its complexity and scale. The Altare della Patria is not merely a historical site; it also houses the Museo Centrale del Risorgimento, which documents the Italian unification process.

The monument's design features stairways, Corinthian columns, fountains, an equestrian sculpture of Victor Emmanuel, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which includes an eternal flame. It has been a place of national pride and a focal point for public events in Italy since its inception.

Visitors to the Altare della Patria can explore the museum to gain insight into the Risorgimento period or ascend to the panoramic terrace via elevator for breath-taking views of Rome. The terrace offers a unique vantage point to appreciate the Eternal City's ancient ruins, baroque churches, and bustling streets.

Local name: Vittoriano Completed: 1935 (89 years ago)Architectural style: Neoclassicism, EclecticismHeight: 266 ftCoordinates: 41°53'41"N, 12°28'59"E

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CampitelliRome Italy

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+39 06 678 3587

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Altare della Patria open?

Altare della Patria is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 6:45 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 7:30 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 7:30 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 7:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Altare della Patria?

Nearby attractions include Temple of Concord, Rome (1 min walk), Basilica of Santa Maria in Ara Coeli, Rome (2 min walk), Insula Romana, Rome (2 min walk), Bufalini Chapel, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Altare della Patria by public transport?

The nearest stations to Altare della Patria:

Bus

P.za Venezia • Lines: 117, 118, 160, 170, 190F, 40, 46, 51, 60, 63, 64, 70, 80, 83, 85, 916, 916F, H, n12, n15, n18, n19, n20, n25, n3, n4, n6, n7, n8, n9 (3 min walk)
Fori Imperiali/Campidoglio • Lines: 118, 51, 85, 87 (2 min walk)

Tram

Venezia • Lines: 8 (3 min walk)
Arenula/Min. G. Giustizia • Lines: 8 (12 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (13 min walk)
Ponte Cavour (21 min walk)

Metro

Colosseo • Lines: B (13 min walk)
Cavour • Lines: B (14 min walk)

Trolleybus

XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (27 min walk)
Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (28 min walk)

Train

Roma Termini (28 min walk)

Light rail

Roma Termini • Lines: Fl6, Fl7 (28 min walk)