Altar of the Fatherland
White Botticino Marble Colonnade on Piazza Venezia Honouring Unified Italy's First King and Unknown Soldier — Designed by Giuseppe Sacconi in 1885 and inaugurated in 1911 on the northern slope of the Capitoline Hill overlooking Piazza Venezia, the Vittoriano celebrates King Victor Emmanuel II and the Risorgimento unification of Italy. Crowned by twin bronze quadriga chariots soaring 81 meters above the street, its gleaming white Botticino marble stairways cradle the eternal flame of Italy's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (1921) and a panoramic glass elevator ride to the rooftop terrace.
Visitor Information & Practical Details
- Place NameAltar of the Fatherland
- AddressPiazza Venezia, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
- Opening HoursDaily 09:30-19:30
- Admission / PriceFree ground floor; rooftop terrace EUR 17 (~$19 USD)
- Phone+39 06 0608
- Official Websitehttps://vive.cultura.gov.it/it/altare-della-patria
- GPS Coordinates41.89489, 12.48295
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