The Altare della Patria, also known as the Vittoriano or Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II, is one of the most famous historical monuments in Rome, as well as being one of the symbols of Italian heritage.
The Altare della Patria is located in the historic centre of Rome, in the famous Piazza Venezia, situated on the Capitoline Hill. If you are thinking of visiting the Altare della Patria by car during your visit to Rome, you should know that there are some traffic restrictions nearby. Of course, we are talking about the Restricted Traffic Zone in the historic centre of Rome, which prohibits access to motor vehicles at certain times. Parclick can help you park near the Altare della Patria, offering you several car parks in the centre of Rome at the best prices! With Parclick you can not only park at the Altare della Patria at the best prices, but you will also avoid wasting time looking for a car park in Rome, since you can book your car park in Rome in advance, and always find a guaranteed parking space upon your arrival! Choose the car park at the Vittoriano that best suits your needs, book it with Parclick and visit all the points of interest in Rome! From your car park near the Altare della Patria you can easily reach the main monuments of the historic centre of Rome, and also use public transport to move around the city. The Altare della Patria is connected by a large number of city buses, including those on lines 46, 51, 60, 63, 80, 83, 85, 117, 118, 160, 170 and 628.
Built between 1885 and 1927, the Vittoriano was created as a monument dedicated to the Father of the Fatherland, Vittorio Emanuele II, but it also gained new historical value in 1921, the year from which the monument would receive the remains of the Unknown Soldier, whose tomb is surrounded by two flames always lit and a picket of honour that watches over his eternal rest. The Altare della Patria is today visited daily by thousands of tourists, who take advantage of the splendid views of Rome offered by the panoramic terraces, and the numerous temporary exhibitions that the monument often hosts.
81 metres high and 135 metres wide, the Vittoriano reaches a total surface area of 17,000 square metres. Among the most important architectural elements is the large staircase leading to the Altare della Patria, while the numerous sculptures that decorate it, such as the statues of the regions of Italy, are also of considerable interest.
Near the Altare della Patria you can also visit some of the most characteristic places of Rome, such as the Basilica of Santa Maria in Aracoeli, Piazza Venezia, Piazza del Campidoglio, the Capitoline Museums, the Imperial Fora, Via del Corso and also the entire archaeological area of the Roman Forum. As this is a tourist area, the best advice is to book your parking at the Altare della Patria in advance. Check out Parclick's map, and you can park in Rome with just one click!
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