The main topic of the monument is represented by the inscription engraved on the propilei: "PATRIAE UNITATI" "CIVIUM LIBERTATI" (from the latin: “to the unity of the native land” “to the freedom of citizens”)
This magnificent monument was devised when Rome became the Capital of Italy in the 1871 as an attitude of gratitude to the man who makes it happen: King Vittorio Emanuele II. At that time was necessary to create a symbol that point out the passage from the Papal State (until 1870 the so called "Papa Re") to a Laic one.Today we don’t want to spend time talking about the historical aspects of the monument (if you need look here!), we want to suggest you a nice thing to do when you are there…
take the PANORAMIC ELEVATOR!
35 seconds and you'll be on the top of the city!!
Here is what you'll see looking at your right and...
here what you'll see looking at your left!
The entrance to the monument is free but the panoramic elevator costs 7 euro. Is open all days from 10 am to 16 pm (NO on monday) and it has a forced route, look at the image below...
You'll have a great panoramic view on the city, don't miss!
