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Victor Emmanuel Memorial

Piazza Venezia, Rome, Italy
Ranked #46 of 490 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Museums, Monuments/ Statues
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Beverley, United Kingdom
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We visited this monument on the first afternoon we arrived in Rome. It was not on our original itinerary but it was close to our hotel and we just came across it as we were finding our bearings. The views from the top were superb and you really could see what a beautiful and historic city Rome is. The real... More

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Trani, Italy
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We were impressed with the architecture and the sheer scale of this monument. The tomb of the unknown soldier is certainly a reverent place and worth walking up the stairs for. Walking inside the building is a bookstore and further up is the museum and the elevator to the roof. It was 7€ each to take the elevator to the... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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44 reviews 44 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

One of our favorite places to visit! So many beautiful statues and it's so grand. More

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Brasília
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Interesting as a monument in terms of architeture, national value. Just it More

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Petah Tiqwa, Israel
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201 reviews 201 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Forget about the contraversy this grand monument created when it was inaugurated in 1911 (“wedding cake” or “typewriter”, being two of the many insulting nicknames given to it). This is a beautiful piece of art with an unparralel view of Rome from its roof. You can have an amazing view of both the Capitol, Forum and Palatine Hill and of... More

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London, United Kingdom
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

The cafe is reasonably priced and a great location. Worth paying the €7.50 to take in the views from the top. More

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Northern Ireland
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

Beautiful monument and home to Italy's unknown soldier from WW1. You can enter this monument freely and is a gathering place for people from all over the world. It is central to visiting Trajan's Column and the Campodoglio, what a view! Piazza Venezia is a wonderful place, but watch for the traffic. More

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Austin,
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

We went just to the first level of the monument. We did not take the elevator all the way up. There is a little outdoor cafe at this level and the weather in March was perfect. Had some great pastries and salads and enjoyed the view. The prices were incredibly reasonable. About 14 Euros for a salad and pastry. More

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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

Amazing views of Rome from the top of this building! Can't beat it! Only downfall I guess would be that the signs identifying the sights in view are a bit difficult to read. We happened to visit when their was a wedding going on nearby, wonderful Italian wedding! We went during the day but sure it would look just as... More

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clonakilty
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012
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An incredibly impressive white marble building dominating Piazza Venezia in Rome. It is close to the Colosseum and Roman Forum and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is located half way up the steps, guarded by 2 soldiers. For €7 one can take a lift to the roof of the building from where there are magnificient views of Rome. More

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