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Piazza Venezia & Vittorio Emanuele II Monument

Piazza Venezia, Roma, Lazio

Description

Piazza Venezia is one of Rome's main thoroughfares, informally separating the Old City, Modern Centre, and the Roman era monuments. It is named after the Palazzo Venezia (that served as the embassy of the Republic of Venice in Rome) and located at the foot of the Capitoline Hill, next to the Trajan's Forum. The main monument on the piazza is the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II (first King of Italy), it was built between 1885 and 1911. The bronze chariots at the top of the colonnaded portico symbolize Freedom and the Unity of the Homeland.

Access & Transport

Tram 8 stops at "Venezia" station, on the western side of the piazza. Buses 46, 60, 80, 119, 781, 916 also stop nearby and plenty more at "Plebiscito" on Via del Plebiscito.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining a visit here with the Capitoline Museums or the Galleria Doria Pamphillj.

Meta review

The Vittorio Emanuele II Monument is variously described as impressive, beautiful and imposing. Although the square has many other noteworthy buildings, they do take a backstage to it; however, the piazza also suffers from constant traffic and from its association with Mussolini's speeches. That isn't to say most people would not advise a visit but it just doesn't rank so high compared to the other main attractions in Rome (tough competition).

Environmental & Social

Very urban. Part of the city's and country's architectural heritage

Conclusion

The Piazza Venezia is a spectacular square that seems to be crowned by the imposing yet refined Vittorio Emanuele II Monument. It is best admired in the evening or early morning when there is a lot less traffic.

Key positive

Massive and elegant monument

Very central

Several points of interest around the piazza

Key negative

A lot of car traffic

Suitability

No restrictions but wheelchair users may not be able to get up the first flight of stairs of the VE2 Monument

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

April 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 25m

est. visit time:0h 30m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightOk

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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