Altar of the Fatherland Glass Elevator Tickets

• The Altare della Patria (Altar of the Fatherland) is Italy’s largest national monument. Ride a glass elevator to the terrace for panoramic views of Rome with an insightful audio guide.

Getting started

• Your experience will start from the tour operator’s office. Here, you can enjoy a 25-minute long multimedia video that highlights the splendor and beauty of Ancient Rome. You can download an informative audioguide app that offers a plethora of information about Rome.

What to expect

Altare della Patria

• Make your way across the square to Altare della Patria, a neoclassical interpretation of the ancient Roman Forum. Here, you will climb into a glass elevator. The chariot statue on top of the monument hides a terrace offering panoramic views of the city. From here, you can catch unobstructed views of the eternal city. You can see the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and the Colosseum from your vantage point.

Features

• A massive white marble facade
• Equestrian statue of Victor Emmanuel II
• Panoramic views of Rome
• Corinthian columns

Museum of the Risorgimento and Palazzo Venezia

The Museum of the Risorgimento showcases Italy’s unification history with artifacts, documents, and weapons. Nearby, Palazzo Venezia, once a papal residence, now houses a museum featuring Renaissance art, historic artifacts, and scenic courtyard gardens.

Features

• Artifacts, documents, and weapons from Italy’s struggle for unity
• Paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts