Piazza Venezia, A Monumental Tribute to Italian Unity
Piazza Venezia, Roma
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Introduction
The Venice Square, located in the center of Rome, is a circular square with neoclassical architecture as its front. The building, which took 25 years to complete, was built to celebrate the unification of Italy in 1870. The most distinctive part is the arc-shaped facade formed by 16 columns, and under the steps are two groups of fountains symbolizing the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Adriatic Sea. The central equestrian statue is of Victor Emmanuel II, who completed the unification of Italy. There are two huge bronze statues above the building, representing "The Victories of Patriotism" and "The Victories of Labour". Two soldiers always guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
The Teatro Marcello street on the right of the monument leads to the church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. The church is considered one of the oldest Christian places of worship in Italy. It is decorated with Corinthian columns and Byzantine-style mosaics, and has the famous "Mouth of Truth" - a ancient Roman manhole cover, as well as the ruins of the oldest temple in Rome, the Temple of Portunus. It is one of the favorite tourist attractions.
On the left side of the square is the Doge's Palace, a Gothic building from the Renaissance period. During the heyday of the Venetian Republic, it was the location of the Venetian embassy. Mussolini gave his famous "balcony speech" here. Today, the Doge's Palace has become a museum, showcasing many works of art from the Italian Renaissance period. Address Piazza Venezia, Roma
Transportation There is no subway near Piazza San Marco, usually people walk from the Colosseum; Alternatively, you can take buses 44, 84, 190, 780, 781, or 810 and get off at Piazza Venezia.
The buildings on the square are amazing
