The Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II, also known as Vittoriano or Altare della Patria, includes the Panoramic Terrace, the Central Museum of the Risorgimento and Palazzo Venezia with its Museum. All included in a single ticket, valid for 7 days.
VIVE – Vittoriano and Palazzo Venezia is the Institute of the Ministry of Culture which brings together one of the most representative and visited museum heritages in Italy, an integral part of the collective imagination; develops in the center of Rome around Piazza Venezia and tells over five hundred years of history
Entrance to the Vittoriano and the Giardino Grande of Palazzo Venezia is free.
The most important monument to the first King of Italy, Vittorio Emanuele II, symbol of the nation and its democratic and European values also known as the Altar of the Fatherland and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The complex, conceived in January 1878, after the death of the first King of Italy, Vittorio Emanuele II, was inaugurated in 1911. Later it welcomed other memories of extreme importance in the identity of the young nation, such as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
It stands in the center of the capital of Italy, tall and majestic. Climb the large steps and reach, thanks to the panoramic lifts, the spectacular Terrace at the top. Walking through its monumental spaces, stopping and reflecting on the memories of the nation means entering the heart of Italy.
Don’t miss the Sommoportico, the Atrium of Freedom and the Underground.
– Altar of the Fatherland
Many, indeed very many, mean the entire complex of the Vittoriano by Altare della Patria. This habit alone underlines its importance. Conceived as an integral part of Giuseppe Sacconi’s project
the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, inserted in 1921 to commemorate the fallen of the First World War, and its guard of honor recall values, thoughts and a demeanor marked by respect. Even today the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier marks the life of the country, through the deposition of a Laurel Wreath in official ceremonies.
– Central Museum of the Risorgimento
The museum, conceived in 1884 and set in a series of majestic rooms in the heart of the Vittoriano, offers an unmissable visit to learn about the Risorgimento.
Diaries and Sculptures, Letters, Relics and Weapons: everything speaks of the Risorgimento, of its protagonists. The visit itinerary starts from the eighteenth century, up to the First World War, passing through the main stages of the process of liberation of Italy.
Important historical relics are preserved inside, such as the Shrine of the Flags, which contains historical banners belonging to the various Italian military corps, the Blue Jeans of Garibaldi, the portrait of Mazzini and the Album of the Thousand, which collects approximately 3,383 miniature portraits of participants in the Expedition of the Thousand.
– Panoramic Terrace or Quadrighe Terrace
A unique view, unmissable over the capital of Italy welcomes the visitor at the top of the monument. Look around you from the Quadrighe terrace: everything seems within reach.
A panorama that will leave you speechless, almost breathless. No other place in Rome is more central, elevated or spectacular.
The Panoramic Terrace is located on top of the monument to Vittorio Emanuele II. It all starts with the spectacular ascent through the elevators.
Within a minute the elevators, almost suspended in space, go beyond the profile of the Basilica of Santa Maria in Aracoeli and open a first glimpse towards the Colosseum and the Imperial Forums. Once you reach your destination, at seventy meters above sea level, the visitor can enjoy a 360° view over the whole of Rome.
Upon exiting the elevators the visitor is greeted by the two impressive bronze Quadrigas. Visible from every part of the city, the Quadrigas can finally be appreciated in detail: they remember the Unity and Freedom of Italy, the two founding values of the monument.
Furthermore, a café bar and aperitifs are available on the terrace.
– Imperial Fora Wing
The space, with an independent entrance, was originally intended to house the Central Museum of the Risorgimento.
It currently hosts exhibitions of a high scientific and institutional level.
– Palazzo Venezia National Museum
For many centuries residence of Popes, Cardinals and Ambassadors, Palazzo Venezia is an ancient and majestic fifteenth-century residence in the heart of Rome.The Gardens, the historical halls and the Museum inside take the visitor back to the glories of the Renaissance and to the Italian tradition in the field of Arts and Applied Arts.
Few buildings in Rome, perhaps even none, contain such a heritage of history, art and culture. The facades, the architectural layout and many details refer to the founder and first inhabitant of the palace, Cardinal Pietro Barbo, who became Pope Paul II (1464-1471).
The Barbo apartment, Loggia delle Benedizioni, Salone del Mappamondo, Salone delle Battaglia and Salone dei Pappagalli are interesting.
Curiosities
The Mappamondo Room was chosen by Benito Mussolini to establish his headquarters: having placed his desk next to the fireplace, the dictator worked here, received guests and harangued the crowd, looking out from the balcony.
– Library
A Library highly specialized in Archaeology, Museums and History of Art, available to experts, students or even the curious
The Library of Archeology and History of Art, or BiASA, is a public institute for research and study, the most important of the Ministry of Culture specialized in archaeological, architectural, artistic and historical-artistic disciplines.
University students and any other user can turn to the study room staff, who are highly qualified and available to help them in the initial phase.
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