Venice Square is one of the main squares of Rome, a tourist center. Walking on it for a long time will not work, because there is a driveway and a large concentration of tourists around. From the square to the Coliseum is Fori Imperiali Street, to St. Peter's Square - Victor Emmanuel Avenue and the main shopping street of Corso with shops and boutiques begins.
Piazza Venezia
In Rome, there are several areas that are considered the main. Venice Square (Piazza Venezia) at the foot of the Capitol can be called the main tourist center and the main traffic intersection of the capital. The most interesting excursions in Rome start from here. From Piazza Venezia the main streets of Rome diverge from the rays: Corso - the trade artery of the capital, on the Fourth of November, Plebiscita street, Victor Emmanuel Avenue, leading to St. Peter's Basilica; Fori Imperiali, passing to the Colosseum past the ruins of the Roman Forum.
Vittoriano
Vittoriano - a monument to the "Father of the Fatherland", King Victor Emmanuel II
Here is the Altar of the Fatherland. This is the Vittoriano Monument - a monument dedicated to the legendary Victor Emmanuel II, who became the first king of a united Italy. The construction of the monument was started in 1885. The architect Giuseppe Sacconi decided to stand his creation in the traditional Empire style. The "Altar" ensemble consists of luxurious columns, sculptures, two fountains and an abundance of other grandiose decor. The sculptor of Chiaradia sculpted the king’s equestrian statue. Work on the sculpture lasted twenty years. The construction of the entire monument lasted until 1911. Under the grandiose complex with an area of 130 x 135 m, an entire old Renaissance quarter was demolished. Inside the monumental ensemble is Risorgimento - a museum dedicated to the struggle of the Italian state for its independence.
Tourists admire the huge building and specially come to Venice Square to take large-scale photos. Residents of Rome do not like this monument, calling it a "typewriter." Many architects criticize the complex, considering it a messy and tasteless pile of parts.
Palace venice
Palazzo Venezia
The name of the square comes from the famous Palazzo Venezia, part of which is the church of San Marco (IV century). The palace was built in the XV century for the Cardinal of Venice Pietro Barbo (Pope Paul II), later the embassy of the Republic of Venice was located there. The building was erected in the style of the early Renaissance. The authorship of this project is attributed to the Florentine architect Mayano. For the construction of the palace were used fragments of the walls of the Colosseum. The Palazzo Venezia is designed in strict forms. There are no columns or bas-reliefs on its facade. The whole decor is made up of white marble windows and Guelph rectangular battlements.
During the years of World War II, the Palazzo Venice was the residence of Mussolini. Today, the palace houses the Museum of Decorative Arts with works from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. There is also an exposition of wax figures - Chere Museum.
Basilica of San Marco
Basilica of San Marco (Basilica di San Marco Evangelista al Campidoglio), photo by Alexander Marc Eckert
The Basilica of San Marco (Basilica di San Marco Evangelista al Campidoglio) has been reconstructed more than once over many centuries. The church was rebuilt in 828 - 844 years. - then the golden mosaic of the apse was made. In the period 1455-71 years. created the design of the floor, department and coffered ceiling with gold sockets. In the XVIII century, the baroque style was updated the interior of the temple.
In the crypt of the church, frescoes of the 4th century are preserved. The facade of the basilica is decorated with an elegant loggia and a three-arched portico. In a marble column at the main entrance, a bowl hollowed out with ancient inscriptions designed for holy water is hollowed out.
Sculpture of Madame Lucretius
Sculpture of Madame Lucretia, photo by Lalupa
Near the exit from the Basilica of San Marco there is an ancient statue of a woman. This is the work of an unknown sculptor. The Romans call her Madama Lucrecia. It is believed that the statue depicts Lucretia - the beloved of King Alphonse of Aragon, the patroness of the servants of Bohemia.
Bonaparte Palace
Palazzo Bonaparte
In the 17th century, a palace was built for the Marquises of Giuseppe and Benedetto D'Aste. In 1818, it was acquired by the mother of Napoleon Bonaparte, and it was renamed the Palazzo Bonaparte.
Atineum
Athenaeum and Palazzo delle Assicurazioni Generali
In 2009, during the construction of the metro line on the square, the ruins of Athenium, a second-century academy created under the emperor Adrian, were discovered.
Today's square day
View of the square from Vittoriano
Those who want to ride around the capital in a carriage can always find horse-drawn carriages in Venice Square. You can relax and enjoy ice cream on high marble benches, and at the same time admire the giant statue of the king and marble sculptures of ancient gods at the foot of Vittoriano. In December, the square is transformed by Christmas.
How to get there
Take line B metro to Colosseo Station;
Tram 8 to the Piazza Venezia stop;
by bus 46, 51, 60, 63, 80, 83, 85, 118, 160, 170, 628, N, No. 3, No. 4, No. 6, No. 8, No. 9, No. 12, No. 18, No. 20, No. 25, 190F, 780 to the Piazza Venezia stop.
