Victor Emmanuel II Monument: Interactive Tourist Maps and Guides

Honoring the first King of a unified Italy

The Victor Emmanuel II National Monument can be found in the symbolic centre of ancient Rome. Designed as a neoclassical model of the Roman Forum, it serves as symbol of the unification of modern Italy. It occupies the site between the Piazza Venezia and the Capitoline Hill.

Getting transportation nearby is easy and convenient

Located adjacent to the Piazza Venezia, the central hub of Rome, the Victor Emmanuel II Monument is very accessible by public transport. Many public bus services operate in the surrounding area along Via dei Fori Imperiali, and Via del Teatro di Marcello. The nearest Rome Metro station is the Colosseo station, located about a 20-minute walk along Via dei Fori Imperiali. Single trip metro passes can be purchased for under 2 EUR offering unlimited transfers between bus, tram, and metro routes. Multi-use and multi-day passes for the Rome Metro can also be purchased, usually for under 20 EUR, providing unlimited access to the public transport network.

The distance to travel between the Victor Emmanuel II Monument and the Roma Termini station is approximately 15-minutes by public transport, 30-minutes by walking, and under 10-minutes if traveling by car, taxi or Uber. The cost to ride an Uber or taxi between these two sites is expected to be between 10 to 15 EUR.

Explore ancient Roman tourist attractions near Vittoriano

There are several ancient Roman tourist attractions in the nearby area immediately surrounding the Victor Emmanuel II Monument, also known as Vittoriano. Directly opposite, is Santa Maria in Aracoeli Basilica, a 13th-century landmark church. Also nearby are Piazza del Campidoglio, a hilltop square designed by Michelangelo, the Museo Capitolini, the Temple of Venus Genetrix, the Senatorial Palace, and Mamertine Prison, a former Roman prison that is now part of an archaeological site.

In less than 20 minutes walking, you can reach the Colosseum and next to it, the Roman Forum. Along the way, you will be passing by several more historical landmarks including the Temple of Castor and Pollux, the Column of Phocas, Lapis Niger, and the Tabularium, to name only a few.

Finding hotels in the historic centre of Ancient Rome

Hotels in the nearby area include Kolbe Hotel Rome, Palazzo Velabro, Rhinoceros Roma, and Fortyseven Hotel to the south of ancient Rome’s historic centre. To the north side of Via dei Fori Imperiali, there are many more hotels and accommodations to choose from like Hotel Romano, Palm Suite, Hotel Forum, Residenza Maritti, and Nerva Boutique Hotel.

The Victor Emmanuel II Monument is centrally located within Rome and easy to reach by public transit, so it is a convenient place to visit it no matter where you are staying.