Location: Piazza Venezia / Ancient City
Top Things to do in Piazza Venezia / Ancient City
The 10 Best Monuments & Statues in Piazza Venezia / Ancient City, Lazio
Rome wasn't built in a day--and you'll need much more than a day to take in this timeless city. The city is a real-life collage of piazzas, open-air markets, and astonishing historic sites. Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, contemplate the Colosseum and the Pantheon, and sample a perfect espresso or gelato before spending an afternoon shopping at the Campo de’Fiori or Via Veneto. Enjoy some of the most memorable meals of your life here, too, from fresh pasta to succulent fried artichokes or a tender oxtail stew.
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1. Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12,067 reviews
Reviewed By Llubi - London, United Kingdom
This place is free to visit. Is a beautiful place , is imponente... every corner is perfect from the stairs to the main part.... is full of details and sculptures....in there is located the tomb of the anonymous soldier where the eternal flame is on. If you carry on walking you can reach easily the Roman forum , Constantino arch and the coliseum. Highly recommend to take pictures from the top of the monument and to walk inside is simple beautiful
2. Arco di Costantino
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,686 reviews
Built in 315AD and noted by its triple arches, this structure commemorates Constantine's victory over Maxentuis.
Reviewed By Moonamuslim
The three-door Arch of Constantine (Arco di Constantino) is the largest of the three triumphal arches in the Roman Forum. It was built in honor of Emperor Constantine (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) in 312-315 and commemorates the victory over Emperor Maxentius, whom Constantine won in the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, and his 10-year reign. A large and magnificent structure 21 meters high and 25.7 meters wide. Unfortunately, the size next to the Colosseum is not important - but impressive. Some of the reliefs and columns were taken from earlier structures and inserted in the Arch of Constantine. Certainly one of the most fascinating buildings in the Roman Forum. Like so many buildings in Rome, architecture is impressive, above all due to its details, size and old age.
3. Arco di Settimio Severo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 255 reviews
Among the best preserved monuments of the Roman Forum.
Reviewed By SoCalOregonian - Murrieta, United States
This arch spanning the Via Sacra commemorates the acquisition of new territory and for the victory over the Parti. The arch covered in marble and decorated with many relief panels that depict the important moments of the campaign. On the Foro Romano side, above the arch is a small statue of Mars flanked by two statues of winged victory.
4. Tomba del Milite Ignoto
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 236 reviews
Reviewed By jroger333 - Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Why is this rated so low? The most spectacular part of our stay. Beautiful building and the panoramic lift was well worth the price for the most amazing views of the city at dusk. As the light fades the floors and white stone look quite magical.Very romantic.
5. Statua Marforio
6. Lupa Romana
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 193 reviews
A famous Etruscan statue of a bronze she-wolf nursing Rome's legendary founders, Romulus and Remus.
Reviewed By alessandrofL127YD - Milan, Italy
A she-wolf sucking the mythical twin founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus. Beside the Senatorio Palace you can see a copy, the original is inside the Capitoline Museum. This is the symbol of Rome
7. Temple of Venus and Roma
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By mo_aiguille - Caddington, United Kingdom
Definitely worth a visit if you are visiting the colosseum. You have a great view of the Colosseum in the background and definitely worth the pics. Some old ruins there that are definitely worth seeing and admiring. Paid €14 online for entry into the colosseum , foro Romano and something else. Wouldn’t advise on paying for tours as they are expensive and not even skip the line unless you decide on hearing more about the history.
8. Replica Statua Equestre di Marco Aurelio
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4.0 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By alessandrofL127YD - Milan, Italy
In the center of the beautiful square of Michelangelo you can see the copy of marvelous Equestrian Statue of Marco Aurelio, the original is few steps from here, go inside the Capitolini Muesum to admire it. The marvelous statue is made by bronze and stand 4,24 meters tall. It was erected in 175 AD in Roman Forum
9. Statua di Polluce
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4.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By globetrottingYankee
Dioscuri (or Gemini in Greek mythology) are supposed twins born to Leda, Castor and Pollux, fathered by her king husband and Zeus, respectively (ha ha forget Biology eh?). The statues are imposing figures atop the Coronata as one lands on Piazza Del Campidoglio. Pollux is on right, his brother on the left? See any difference? Magnificent pieces of art!
10. Statua di Castore
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Margo7850p
There are two statues placed at the top of the stairs leading to the famous Capitol Square depict Castor and Pollux. This statues were found in the mid-sixteenth century near the circus Flaminioand transported here. Perfectly preserved, they have their undeniable charm. When you go up the stairs leading to them, reaching the square, you can enjoy their majesty.Castor is on the left. Really beautiful.
