Piazza Venezia

The Piazza Venezia, or Venice Square, is located at the intersection of the four roads—Via del Corso, Via del Plebiscito, Via di Teatre Marcello and Via dei Fori Imperiali. The square takes its name from the Palazzo Venezia, one of Rome's most significant historical monuments.

The Piazza is home to several other historic buildings and offers delightful backgrounds for photos.  The Palazzo Venezia hosts a collection of Roman art, medieval weapons, and ancient artifacts. St. Mark's Basilica also stands on the square. The basilica is renowned for its beauty and architecture. The Palazzo Bonaparte in the Piazza is where Napolean Bonaparte's mother lived. The white marble-made 'Il Vittoriano,' also known as 'Altar to the Fatherland,' towers over the Piazza from the slope of Capitol Hill with a height of 81m. It was built in the memory of King Victor Emmanuel ll and had a collection of relics and artworks about him. On Christmas, the Piazza Venezia erects a decorated Christmas tree. It was named Spelacchio when, a couple of years ago, it looked 'unhappy'.