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Altar of the Fatherland Terrace and Museum Tickets

View of Rome from Altar of the Fatherland's glass elevator at Altare della Patria.
Visitors enjoying panoramic views of Rome from the Altare della Patria Glass Elevator.
View from the top of the Altar of the Fatherland in Rome, showcasing cityscape and historic landmarks.
Aerial view from glass elevator of Altare della Patria, Rome, showcasing cityscape.

Enjoy stunning views of Rome and its attractions from the rooftop of the Victor Emmanuel II monument in Venice Square. Take an unforgettable glass elevator ride along with an audio guide.

    • Take a ride in a unique glass elevator to the terrace of the Victor Emmanuel II monument for breathtaking, unobstructed views of Rome’s famous landmarks.

    • Skip the lines at the Museum of the Risorgimento and discover artworks that tell the story of Italy’s unification.

    • Get fast-track entry to Palazzo Venezia, home to incredible art spanning from ancient times to the Renaissance.

    • Explore at your own pace with an Altare della Patria audio guide.

    • Dive into Rome’s history with an engaging multimedia video.

    • Skip-the-line access to Altare della Patria Glass Elevator

    • Skip-the-line entry to the Museum of the Risorgimento

    • Skip-the-line entry to Palazzo Venezia

    • Altare della Patria audioguide (as per option selected)

    • Ancient Rome multimedia video (as per option selected)

    • Guided tour

    • Headsets

    • Pickup/Dropoff Services

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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    Andrew Vaughan

    Andrew

    4/5

    Jun, 2024

    All three activities were great. I would have given awesome but there was confusion over getting to the lift. We had to ask a few people just to get there.
    Gladys Farias

    Gladys

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    Sep, 2024

    I coudn't find the place to get the audio guide. Fortunately I retrieved my ticket at the Rome tourist info nearby.
    Tracy Fernandez

    Tracy

    5/5

    Aug, 2024

    We were the first up the top and had amazing views of the whole city.
    MARTHA BORRAYO

    Martha

    5/5

    May, 2024

    Encantada!! Vista hermosa y total de la ciudad! Facil de llegar
    Urbán-Balika Judit

    Urbán-balika

    5/5

    Mar, 2025

    • 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

  • Palazzo Venezia Garden

    Monday09:30 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:45 PM
    Tuesday09:30 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:45 PM
    Wednesday09:30 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:45 PM
    Thursday09:30 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:45 PM
    Friday09:30 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:45 PM
    Saturday09:30 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:45 PM
    Sunday09:30 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:45 PM

    Altare della Patria Glass Elevator

    Monday09:30 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:45 PM
    Tuesday09:30 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:45 PM
    Wednesday09:30 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:45 PM
    Thursday09:30 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:45 PM
    Friday09:30 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:45 PM
    Saturday09:30 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:45 PM
    Sunday09:30 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:45 PM

    Altare della Patria

    Monday09:30 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:45 PM
    Tuesday09:30 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:45 PM
    Wednesday09:30 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:45 PM
    Thursday09:30 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:45 PM
    Friday09:30 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:45 PM
    Saturday09:30 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:45 PM
    Sunday09:30 AM - 07:30 PMlast entry 06:45 PM
  • What's not allowed

    • Pets are not permitted inside the attraction.

    • Luggage and large bags are not allowed.

    Additional information

    • The ticket is valid for 7 days from the date of purchase, allowing guests to visit at their convenience within this period.

    • Guests must bring their own headphones to use the audio guide.

    • Your ticket will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Display the ticket on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

    Ticket Redemption Point

    • Redeem your ticket at Touristation Aracoeli.

    • Address: Piazza d'Aracoeli, 16, 00186 Roma RM, Italy.

    Get directions to the redemption point

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