Piazza Venezia is the heart of Rome. If you visit Rome, you will never miss this busy square because traffic converges here. At the Piazza Venezia, you are just minutes away from the Roman Forum, the Pantheon, and Campidoglio.
Piazza Venezia can offer you some of the most beautiful and magnificent sights and architecture in Rome.
Il Vittoriano
Il Vittoriano is a monument in honor of King Victor Emmanuel II. This is an imposing monument dominating the entire Piazza Venezia.
If you visit Il Vittoriano, you must not miss getting on top of the monument. You will certainly see the magnificence of central Rome from the top of Il Vittoriano. You can also marvel at the marble finish of the monument as well as the imposing columns supporting the entire structure.
The Palazzo Venezia
From the center of the square, you have to go left to find the Palazzo Venezia. The Palazzo is the oldest Renaissance structure at the heart of Rome.
You will be able to get a good dose of Italian history if you visit the Palazzo Venezia. The old building houses the Museo Del Palazzo Venezia. Here you can find historical mementos, Italian art, Italian decorations, and old armors and coat of arms.
You will certainly feel the historical value of the place. You can see the entire Piazza Venezia from one of its balconies where Benito Mussolini normally addressed a large crowd.
Palazzo Bonaparte
When you stroll at the Piazza Venezia, you will never miss another imposing structure this time at the right side of the square.
The Palazzo Bonaparte is a historical landmark in itself. You can visit it and discover the old residence of the mother of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.
The Palace is also an imposing architecture with traces of old Medieval and Renaissance designs. It is very worthwhile indeed to visit Palazzo Bonaparte and admire the mix of modern and classic art you can find in its interior.
Palazzo Generali
To the north and directly across the Venezia square is the Palazzo Generali. This palace is a relatively modern construction. However, you cannot see traces of modern architecture in the Palazzo because it is a replica of Palazzo Venezia.
You can marvel at how Italian architects and interior designers have been able to replicate the magnificent Palazzo across the street. It is very worthwhile to visit this palace because it completes the palace complex of Piazza Venezia.
How to Get to Piazza Venezia
From the Termini Station, you can catch a public bus. Make sure you ride bus number 40 because this is the one that will take you directly to Piazza Venezia. Expect some heavy to moderate traffic in the area because lots of vehicles are passing through the main square.
You can also take a cab to get there. However because of heavy traffic in the area, your fare would be more expensive than riding a bus.
You can also walk if you are in the vicinity of Via del Corso. At the end of the street you will find yourself at the heart of Rome, which is the Piazza Venezia.
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