The Il Vittoriano is often called ugly and detested by many of Romes citizens but although it isn’t the most beautiful monument in Rome, it’s still well worth the visit.

Down through the years it has earned nicknames such as ‘The Typewriter’ and ‘The Wedding Cake’ because of its imposing structure and colour. However, the views of Rome to be seen from the top of this building are hard to beat. As it towers over most of Rome, on clear days, you can see the obelisk on Piazza di Popolo and it definetely looks much better during the night when it is all lit up.

It was built at the end of the 19th century to honour Victor Emanuele II, the first king of a united Italy. This pure white marble building is 135m wide and if you’re to include the winged victories, it is 81m high. The monument of the king, dominates this building.

It also hosts the tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I with an eternal flame that is constantly guarded. Featuring beautiful columns, fountains and a large flight of majestic stairs which lead to the Altar of the Nation, you’ll see that there really is more to this building that you might think.