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Attraction · Rome · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II in Rome

Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II is an attraction in Rome, Lazio. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 25 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 510 m you'll find a public toilet, a bench, a water point and a bike pump.

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The story

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Audio tour · Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II

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You're standing at the Vittoriano, the monument to Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of a united Italy. It's hard to miss. This white giant against the Capitoline Hill is seventy metres tall and more than a hundred and thirty metres wide. Romans haven't always been kind about it. They call it the wedding cake, or the typewriter.

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Opening hours and admission

Visitors
487,167 a year (2020)

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

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Construction and history of the Vittoriano

The Vittoriano, the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II in Rome, was started in 1885. The architect, Giuseppe Sacconi, drew inspiration from ancient temples and wanted to create a modern forum, a square where citizens could stroll. Building it meant clearing part of medieval Rome, including houses, a tower and part of a monastery. The monument opened in 1911, 50 years after the unification, but it was not finished until 1935. Under Mussolini, it served as the backdrop for military parades. After the war, the fascist symbols disappeared again.

Toilets, drinking water and benches nearby

The Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II in Rome has a public toilet close by. The nearest one is 26 metres from the monument, and there are 10 public toilets within 500 metres. If you want to sit down, the nearest bench is 74 metres away, on Via del Teatro di Marcello, and there are 22 benches within the same 500-metre radius. You can also top up your water bottle. The nearest drinking water point is 161 metres away, on Via di San Pietro in Carcere, and it is wheelchair accessible. Within 500 metres there are 23 drinking water points. If you are cycling, keep in mind that there is no bike pump within 500 metres. The nearest one is 513 metres away, at Ciclofficina Centrale Ciclonauti.

Walking and more to see nearby

If you are here anyway, you can easily explore more on foot. The Roman Forum is 457 metres from the monument. The Trevi Fountain in Rome is 702 metres away. Piazza Navona in Rome is 954 metres away, and the Circus Maximus in Rome, an archaeological site, is 998 metres away. A little further off are the Piazza di Spagna at 1,243 metres and the Spaanse Trappen at 1,262 metres. You can listen to an audio story at all of these places in the Outdoor Pitstop app. There is also an audio story about the monument itself. It lasts 2 minutes, and you can listen to it on the spot in the app.

Facilities near Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies. No honesty box within 1 km.

Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 25 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

Roman Forum
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Roman Forum · 460 m

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Trevi Fountain
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Trevi Fountain · 700 m

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Colosseum
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Colosseum · 910 m

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Piazza Navona
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Piazza Navona · 950 m

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Circus Maximus
Archaeological siteAudio story · 2 min

Circus Maximus · 1000 m

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Also within walking distance

The 10 nearest points of interest with a story, within 2 km.

  1. 1Trajan's ColumnMonument · 160 m away
  2. 2Forum of TrajanAttraction · 190 m away
  3. 3Capitoline MuseumsMuseum · 200 m away
  4. 4Palazzo VeneziaAttraction · 220 m away
  5. 5Arch of Septimius SeverusMonument · 240 m away
  6. 6Temple of SaturnArchaeological site · 260 m away
  7. 7Curia JuliaArchaeological site · 270 m away
  8. 8Mercati di TraianoAttraction · 280 m away
  9. 9Forum of AugustusAttraction · 310 m away
  10. 10Theatre of MarcellusAttraction · 410 m away
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Frequently asked questions

What is the monument to Vittorio Emanuele II in Rome?

The Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II, also known as the Vittoriano, is a monument in Rome to the first king of a unified country. The white building is 70 metres high and more than 130 metres wide.

What is the building with horses in Rome?

That is the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II. On the two gatehouses at the top stand bronze quadrigas with a winged Victoria.

When was the monument to Vittorio Emanuele II built?

Construction of the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II began in 1885. It opened in 1911, but was not completed until 1935.

How do you get to the top of the monument to Vittorio Emanuele II in Rome?

Since 2007, a lift takes you up to the roof, where you can look out over all of Rome. Those who prefer to walk can climb a further 196 steps from the colonnade.

What is there to see at the monument to Vittorio Emanuele II?

The museum on the unification, the Risorgimento, is housed in the base. Outside you can see, among other things, the equestrian statue of the king and a grave with two flames and an honour guard.

How many visitors does the monument to Vittorio Emanuele II in Rome get?

In 2020, 487,167 people visited the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II.

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