Il Vittoriano in piazza Venezia in Rome Italy lit up in the evening
The one landmark dominating Piazza Venezia is Il Vittoriano, a monument dedicated to king Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of Italy. The construction of the immense white marble monument - built on the side of the Capitoline Hill - Victor Emmanuel II Monument (Il Vittoriano) completely changed the appearance of the square, which at the same time was drastically enlarged. Many historic buildings, including a convent located on the hill were demolished. One building - the Palazzetto Venezia - was even moved so it wouldn't obstruct the view of the monument from the Via del Corso. The Palazetto is now left of the Palazzo Venezia seen from the Vittoriano. The Vittoriano monument has been rightly criticized for clashing with the existing architecture. But it is still worth a visit, if only for the magnificent views you have from the top.
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Location: Piazza Venezia Rome Italy
Photo credit: © Keith Larby / Alamy / Afripics
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