Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II, Rome: Hours, Address, Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II Reviews: 4.5/5
Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II
Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II
4.5
9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 7:30 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
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The area
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Neighbourhood: Piazza Venezia / Ancient City
If all roads lead to Rome, then they all end here. Piazza Venezia and the Ancient City are the very epicenter of the Eternal City. Within a 360-degree turn, Roman history unrolls in front of you, from its ancient beginnings to its 21st century transformations. Whether it’s those historical playgrounds known as the Roman and Imperial Forums, or the side-street shops, trattorie, and churches, this neighbourhood packs a cultural punch and then some. Screaming scooters, battling buses, crazy cars, and lots of foot traffic converge in the area all day long. By dusk, a different vibe emerges as the neighbourhood quiets down. Don't be surprised if you find yourself passing through the Piazza Venezia at least once a day, since it’s the most direct way to get from one side of town to another.
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12,209 reviews
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ANZ101
Tel Aviv, Israel161 contributions
May 2022
This is a famous landmark in Rome. Besides seeing the monument itself, we took the lift to the top from where you get a magnificent panorama of the great city of Rome.
Written 23 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
AmyLJ
South Wales, UK259 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
In our opinion this is by far the most stunningly beautiful,
impressive building in Rome. It is free to enter and see the galleries inside and views from the numerous terraces.
It does cost an extra €12 to use the panoramic glass lift to get to the rooftop terrace but this is worth every penny for the amazing 360° degree view of the whole city. An absolute must-see! Do book the lift tickets online in advance as there was quite a long queue when we were there.
impressive building in Rome. It is free to enter and see the galleries inside and views from the numerous terraces.
It does cost an extra €12 to use the panoramic glass lift to get to the rooftop terrace but this is worth every penny for the amazing 360° degree view of the whole city. An absolute must-see! Do book the lift tickets online in advance as there was quite a long queue when we were there.
Written 20 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
J. Kuijpers
Breda, The Netherlands12 contributions
May 2022
A lot of stairs to climb, but the view compensates for this. Positive surprise. Beautiful building from both inside and outside. On top one can take an elevator (bit pricey) to go even higher.
Written 15 May 2022
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Federico F
Vicenza, Italy70 contributions
Sep. 2021 • Family
This is a monument that reminds of when Italy was a monarchy and a lot of people are very disappointed about it. It's free to entry and you can see a beautiful view of the centre of Rome (you can see almost everything because of the central position). If you want to go on the top and have an even better view you can take the Elevator for 2€
Written 14 May 2022
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BarryandJackie
Berkeley, CA964 contributions
Apr. 2022
An impressive structure and turned out to be a great landmark as we enjoyed the city and views from several angles. Also, more than worth a visit inside, heaped with paintings, et al.
Written 1 May 2022
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Tracy L
Essex, UK77 contributions
Apr. 2022
If you can manage the steps then make the effort to climb this humongous monument then pay the €12 for the lift for the final part to take you to the very top from where you can see what seems like the whole of Rome. It really is a spectacular view.
Written 29 April 2022
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Henry Elliss
Reading, UK137 contributions
Apr. 2022
Given that it's free to enter and FULL of tourists, you might be forgiven for thinking it's an outdoor-only thing. Far from it - if you walk to the top and circle round the back (via the restaurant and the panoramic lift queue) you get to go inside and walk through the monument. We only realised this by mistake as you could easily have just walked down the steps and out again. It's worth visiting the insides though.
Written 19 April 2022
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Bandit-One
Emmen, Switzerland7,291 contributions
Oct. 2021
The "Altare Della Patria" also known as the Mole del Vittoriano or simply Vittoriano, is a large national monument built between 1885 and 1935 to honour Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of a unified Italy.
It is an amazingly impressive building. Showing the strength, power and architectual skills.
It's been built from 1885 to 1935. By the style they chose it could be easily been built 2000 years ago.
It's just an amazing sight. And maybe even more so at night. Luckily there is less traffic now, since regular cars won't drive around this place and the colosseum. Better for the view, less noise and feels less busy.
Besided the Coloseo and the Trevi Fountain surely one of the must-sees when visiting Rome for the first time. Even if you've seen it before...the sight remains amazing every time.
It is an amazingly impressive building. Showing the strength, power and architectual skills.
It's been built from 1885 to 1935. By the style they chose it could be easily been built 2000 years ago.
It's just an amazing sight. And maybe even more so at night. Luckily there is less traffic now, since regular cars won't drive around this place and the colosseum. Better for the view, less noise and feels less busy.
Besided the Coloseo and the Trevi Fountain surely one of the must-sees when visiting Rome for the first time. Even if you've seen it before...the sight remains amazing every time.
Written 16 April 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Megan B
Larkfield, UK21 contributions
Mar. 2022
So incredibly stunning and mesmerising! Absolutely incredible monument and you can get such beautiful photos of it! An absolute must see in Rome!
Written 4 April 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
ToujoursLaRoute
Iasi, Romania880 contributions
Mar. 2022
One of the most impressive buildings of the modern Rome, visible from the distance, even from Republica square. I understood from other reviews that the inside visite is less impressive, but at least you need to take some pictures with this huge construction
Written 31 March 2022
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Kora95
2 contributions
Hi, is there an an option to buy an online ticket to Altare della Patria’s rooftop? Thank you.
Livinit.lovinit
Dublin, Ireland544 contributions
Hello nifakeiro, it’s free of charge 🤩 well the exterior parts I went to are but I didn’t visit any interior areas.
21stellamarina
Italy39 contributions
Quanto dura più o meno la visita?
Flavia P
Rome, Italy28 contributions
No ma le può stare quanto vuole perché è un percorso libero che tutti seguono ma non ci sono guide.
Rubenjam
Gold Coast, Australia89 contributions
do you pay an admission price
Jelle v
46 contributions
Not for the entrance to the building itself. If you want to go to the roof (recommended) there is a fee that you need to pay. If you go there on the first sunday of the month you can take the elevator up for free. Enjoy!
Ozgreynomad
Brisbane Region, Australia164 contributions
How do you get access to the lift to the top? Is it inside the building or can you access from outside the building ?
Any help appreciated
yosiopine
Colchester, UK390 contributions
Hi there,
If you stand looking at the monument, the entry is on the right hand side. You can walk up the stairs to the top terrace. You will find the lift on there which will take you to the top. It costs 10 euros bit it is worth! Specially if you like photography. From there you can look into the Forum and also have a ni e view of the Coliseum.
Daniel P
90 contributions
To go all the way to the top, one must purchase the elevator tickets or can we climb up stairs as well? I know we already have to climb lots of stairs to get to the elevator.. my question is if from that point, the elevator is the only option to go to the roof? thank you!
sandralove168
Glasgow, United Kingdom61 contributions
Sorry but the elevator is the only option.
nounajmi
Richmond Hill, Canada
How can I order ticket online?
Melissa R
Chandler, AZ105 contributions
You do not need tickets. This one one of the only 2 places we didn't have advanced tickets and it was nice to just go on our own. We do like Viator for all out other scheduled tours and would highly recommend you do a small group tour for most attractions. We didn't pay to go into the museum part of it. Just exploring the interior parts and mostly exterior is what we wanted. It does cost 7 euro per person to take the lift up to the top which is worth it.
Peter D
Southampton, UK101 contributions
To get to the roof do you have to pay to use the lift, or is there an option of stairs all the way to the top as well?
Are kids free in the lift?
Thanks
Peter
howiet1971
Swindon, UK1,485 contributions
The above answers are correct.
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