We had only enough time to ride the elevator to the top of this monument and the view across the Roman Forum to the Colosseum was one of the highlights of our trip on a hot and hazy morning. It was easy to imagine it "back in the day". The 360 degree view was really incredible. more

This massive structure towers over the ancient forum, and in no way fits in with the other architecture of the area or with the nearby ancient ruins. A medieval neighborhood was destroyed for its construction, and this bright white structure is poorly designed and poorly placed. Inside is artwork focused on the Kingdom of Italy. There are good views from... more

This monument has amazing views and a very interesting free museum inside. The building is just so imposing and magnificent! Warning though do not sit down anywhere other than the designated seats as you will get shouted/whistled at by the guards! more

It is an awesome, colossal structure. We walk up the 2 levels to see the incredible views and decide against going up the elevator. We stay for awhile. The police were very good at making sure people do not sit on the steps and this is also where the tomb of the Unknown Soldier is. You can see the forum... more

The Victor Emmanuel monument fits well with the nearby Roman sites, being just the kind of over-the-top magnificence that the imperial Romans so admired. Any monument tall enough to be a good landmark has to be pretty impressive . We thought it was quite handsome, but were amused by the guards who tooted their annoying little whistles every time a... more

I visited in November, 2007. I think this site gets overlooked. It's a monument to the most recent uniter of Italy and located near the Forum. The views from the top are incredible and in my opinion better than the Vatican dome since you can see St. Peter's from here. You enter and climb about 150 steps or so (easy,... more

We visited December 2006 ,several times each day of our visit.You just have to see this one to believe it.Gargantuan.Steps /Flames / Fountains /Statues /Bronzes /Collumns /Wall Paintings /Ironwork. Tier upon Tier upon Tier upto the heavens ,and topped by Winged Warriors on Horsedrawn Chariots.Spectacular by day and equally stunning lit by night.You'd have diificulty missing this one it's so... more