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Piazza Venezia is a large rectangular piazza, where the majority of the main roads in Rome lead. It is very close to the Forums, Capitol Hill and the Colosseum. In the piazza there is the large monument to Vittorio Emmanuelle II (the first King of Italy) designed by Enrico Chiaradia. And another monument is just below the depiction of the king, a tomb of an unknown soldier. This is meant to represent the irrationality of war, as it was built after World War I.
However, also on the square is Palazzo Venezia, one of Rome’s first Renaissance public buildings. However since 1916 it has no longer been owned by the public but by the state, and it is famous for when Mussolini ruled and made speeches from the balcony in the middle.
Also, just to note, don’t sit on the grass next to the main gates of the monument to Vittorio Emmanuelle II or the guards will yell at you to get off. Leave a Comment Address: Piazza Venezia |
The monstrous size of this monument is its downfall. When you glimpse closer at its details, you will discover interesting combinations and true artwork in the smaller reliefs, but again, the overwhelming sense of this structure is its whiteness and its colossal size. Leave a Comment |
This forum was built after the old Roman Forum, because the latter became too small to hold the assemblies of the people. Caesar was the first to build a new forum to the north of the old one, he was followed by Augustus, Vespasian, Nerva, and Trajan. It is very very clear to see, but I didn't see anyone walking within it like the Roman Forum allows. Mainly you see Trajans market, but of course there are decent ruins within the Imperial forum itself. I found it interesting, but like always, carry a book to let you know what each ruin is, it makes it more interesting. The church in the background is one of two that look like twin churches. I found the exterior more interesting than the interior, yes you can go inside and take a look. I remember this church having a nicely painted dome. There were just a few people inside. Leave a Comment Directions: Beginning close to Piazza Venezia and Vittoriano going along Via Dei Imperiali for about 300 meters. |
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This view is from against the forum where Trajan's column stands. If you loiter here too long, you'll likely be given a flier by a trolley guide asking you to tour the city for a nominal fee. The entrance to the Roman Forum is toward the lower left of this view and the Coliseum at the end of that street. Leave a Comment |
The Piazza Venezia is on a direct route from just about anywhere it seems. It is a square with offshooting roads to just about anywhere in the city - the Coliseum and ruins, the Vatican, East Rome and the train station, etc. As a square, the most impressive thing is the main building with the statues called "Winged Victory" on top. Leave a Comment |
Although I wouldn't set out to "do" this building I did enjoy driving by it on a tour bus. The official name is Il Vittoriano or the Victor Emmanuel Monument, but it is commonly called The Wedding Cake because it is so white. It is the site of the Italian tomb of the unknown soldier. I've always respected that and so it meant something to me to see it. Address: Piazza VeneziaDirections: Piazza Venezia |
Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II
I was traveling with a friend of mine who had some difficulty remembering the names of all the monuments in Rome, so she began to give them nicknames. This monument became the 'White House,' simply because of its grandiose stature and obviously, its brilliant white stone.
It is breathtaking at night perched high on a hill and is surely one of the better landmarks for a lost tourist to reorient himself when lost. It was actually built in the 19th century to honor Italy's first king, Vittorio Emanuele II.
It also houses The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with its eternal flame and from the top you'll have one of the best views in the city. Leave a Comment Directions: Piazza Ara Coeli. (It's at the end of the famous Via del Corso). |
The Column of Trajan (dates to 113 AD) originally was topped with a statue of its namesake, but this was replaced by a statue of St. Peter during the Renaissance. Trajan's ashes are buried in its base of the 65 foot obelisk.
The spiral relief sculptures that circle all the way to the top beautifully depict the military career of the emperor. Leave a Comment Address: Via dei Fori Imperiali and Via IV Novembre 6 |
This is the Palazzo Venezia. It was on this balcony that Mussolini announed in 1940 that Italy was to enter WWII.
It was also Mussolini's official residence.
The building was original built for a cardinal in the 15th century.
This is now a museum
Open 9-2pm Tuesday-Saturday
9-1pm Sunday
An entrance fee is payable. Leave a Comment Phone: 06 679 88 65Directions: Near Victor Emmanuel Monument |
Both the square and the building took the name from the ancient republic of Venice embassy, thet was here...
Right below the capitol hill and the stairs of the patriotic "altare della Patria" you cannot avoid to cross this square.
In the picture a view focusing on the sea-pine trees so typical of some roman landscapes... Leave a Comment |
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