Rome

Altar of the Fatherland (Vittoriano) in Rome

Altar of the Fatherland (Altare della Patria) or Vittoriano (Il Vittoriano) - a memorial dedicated to the first king of a united Italy, was erected on the anniversary of the unification of Italy by architect J. Sakonni and is located near the main Roman attraction - the Colosseum. The first opening of the monument of memory made of white limestone took place in 1911 after 26 years of construction. The huge building (135 m. - width, 130 m. - length, 81 m. - height) suppressed the surrounding building and could not harmoniously fit into the early buildings.Because of this, the inhabitants of Rome both disliked the memorial and called it the False Jaw or Inkwell.

A wide staircase leads to the Altar, and a bronze monument to Victor Emanuel II is erected in the center.

Material for the monument was taken from the old cannons of the castle of Sant'Angelo to show the transfer of papal power to the king. In 1927, a monument to the Unknown Soldier was added to the Altar of the Fatherland, as a memory of those who died during the First World War, and the monument was reopened. An honor guard stands near the grave of a soldier and the Eternal Flame burns.

The bas-reliefs on the basis of the Altar of the Fatherland symbolize the main cities of Italy. And the side fountains represent the seas washing the united Italy - the Adriatic and Tyrrhenian. Under the monument in the colonnade building is the Risorgimento Renaissance Museum. There is also a storehouse for trophies and banners. A wide panorama of the whole of Rome opens from the memorial. Moreover, in each direction it has its own uniqueness.

Open to visitors from 9 am daily. Climbing the observation deck costs 14 euros.

  • At the Altar of the Fatherland, we often begin our excursions around Rome at dawn.

Watch the video: Vittoriano-Altar of the Fatherland-Altar Della Patria - Roma (November 2024).

Popular Posts

Category Rome, Next Article

Dolceaqua
Italy

Dolceaqua

Small Italian towns and villages with a history are of particular charm, they make up the main impression of Liguria. Dolceaqua is a small old town located in a valley near the Ligurian Sea and the Italian-French border. Its main attractions, the castle and the bridge, are depicted on the canvas of the French artist Monet.
Read More
Rimini
Italy

Rimini

Rimini is one solid beach, great food, good prices, lots of fun, but at the same time it is a real Italian city with a long history and friendly residents. Rimini (Rimini), photo rivieradirimini Rimini (Rimini) - the center of the province of the same name in the region of Emilia-Romagna, the Italian port on the Adriatic, the largest resort of the coast of the Riviera Romagnola.
Read More
Naples
Italy

Naples

Naples is a controversial city, the capital of the Campania region. It combines frank poverty and fabulous wealth, trash in the streets and priceless historical monuments. If you want to see the real southern Italy, go to Naples. Naples (Napoli), photo Been-Around Naples (Napoli) - a crowded vibrant city with a special rhythm of life - a seaport, the birthplace of classic pizza, mandolin, melodic Neapolitan songs.
Read More
Beautiful cities of central Italy
Italy

Beautiful cities of central Italy

Acquaintance with Italy, many seek to start with Rome or Florence. However, there are not so famous, but noteworthy cities in central Italy that you should visit at least once in your life. The most beautiful cities in central Italy are places to visit at least once in a lifetime, photo by Massimo Battesini Many travelers seek to start exploring Italy from Rome or Florence.
Read More