Palazzo Bonaparte

This is by far the best hotel we've ever stayed at. The rooms, the views, the staff, the general ambience, all exceptional. I can't recommend this place highly enough. This will be our go-to hotel in northern Italy from now on. Thanks one and all for a perfect experience.

Well curated exhibit of Munch. Judging from previous reviews I think they have now limited the number of people per session so it wasn't actually that crowded when I was there. Would recommend using the audio guide for a better experience.

Why is it packed beyond belief? There are online tickets with apparently crowd control features, but once you get there, there are huge groups of people taking up all the space. Such a shame... Galleria Borghese, which had sold out tickets, was much, much more breathable inside. It means they purposely set a moderate number of visitors as the max to allow for a nice experience. But here? "Pack them tiny rooms!" seems to be the policy.

Munch exhibit is FAR TOO CROWDED. The organizers and producers clearly decided to pack as many visitors in at one time. Difficult to see the works.

Beautiful exhibition space set in a gracious Palazzo. Do look for the secret viewing corridor that looks out of the public street. Monday was a good day to attend, no queue for tickets. The bistro across the entry was quiet, attractively decorated with excellent staff & food. You may need to book ahead.

Munch Exposition in Palazzo Bonaparte is one of the best and well organized art experience so far, very well reccomemder

Very neat experience of a museum within a museum! Came on Friday afternoon to see the Botero exhibit, and was delighted to discover no line! Going through each room and marveling first at his artwork, then the beauty of the palace itself was incredible. Highly recommend!

Saw the Munch exhibit and it was beautifully done. Truly an amazing job especially for a traveling exhibit

This review is for Palazzo Bonaparte which anchors a corner of this deep intersection. This is the perfect example of how you may think you have a grasp of one area of Rome's historic significance, then learn yet another previously unknown fact. I found myself in this intersection probably ten times on different visits before I learned the significance of Palazzo Bonaparte.

A must stop if you're looking for free things to do. There are options to pay like they have a museum and some other stuff otherwise you could totally walk through the piazza completely free. Many picture areas and has bathrooms, though it was crowded.

I recommend avoiding this historic area while the Metro Line C excavations are underway. Half the roadway in the square is blocked. The traffic is horrendous!

One side of the Piazza is the site of Italy's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Altare della Patria, part of the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king. This is the location of public speeches given by the Italian dictator Mussolini to crowds of his supporters in the 1920s-1940s.

This is another one of these spots in Rome that is a must see! This is a truly historic building and there is so much history here. If you don't have time to stop in and do everything they have inside, it is still great to walk around and take if the beautiful building with the incredible horse statues at the top. Be careful when walking around though. There is a large street with multiple crossings but cars fly by. So double check when crossing the street and don't get too distracted that you put yourself in danger.

Well people say - it is located almost in the 'geometric center' of Rome. The one landmark dominating Piazza Venezia is Il Vittoriano, well you know it as Altar of the Fatherland, a monument dedicated to King Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of Italy. Piazza Venezia is one of the busiest parts of the city and forms an intersection for several of the main roads. There are many historic importance building are at this piazza. But people only come for white structure. Let me give some info about these not so famous buildings Palazzo Bonaparte - On the right of the Palazzo Venezia is a place, the Palazzo Bonaparte. It was named after Letizia Bonaparte, mother of Emperor Napoleon I. After Napoleon Bonaparte's empire fell, pope VII granted his mother asylum. She resided in this seventeenth-century palace until she died. Trajan's Column too found here. Palazzo Venezia - Looking down from Il Vittoriano towards Piazza Venezia, you can see the Palazzo Venezia on your left. The building that gave the square its name was built by Pope Paul II. It is one of the oldest civil Renaissance buildings in Rome. Some history - Piazza Venezia was named after the Cardinal Venezia who, in 1455, ordered the construction of his own Palace (Palazzo Venezia) that later became the seat of 'Serenissima' (Republic of Venice).

The grandest of the piazzas when in Rome! Marvelous museum inside and memorial. Glorious exterior and fountain with admirable statues! An awe to look at and climb the majestic steps!

Piazza Venezia is a square in Rome that has a big church of all things, and a few other buildings surrounding it. It is very cool spot to just sit and admire the architecture and take some awesome pictures. This is a very touristy area and there is a lot of people coming and going. I just sat there and people watch while my husband went around taking pictures. I know it sounds lame, but by now I was very tired, although, just sitting there and taking it all in is also great. Rome is amazing!

This has to be the biggest and most grand plazas in Rome. Construction on this building started in 1455, making it a top historical landmark and a true treasure. It's completely lit up at night and is just as magnificent then as it is during the day. You can go inside and there's an elevator that takes you to the rooftop for an absolutely incredible view of the city. Go at sunset - it's surreal.

My first time in Italy and I wanted to see The Colosseum (Colosseo) first. On the long walk there is The Piazza Venezia. I admit my European geography is poor and did not know about this place. It is absolutely incredible when seen up close. It is huge. The architecture is awe-inspiring and pictures cannot do it justice. However, for the sake of this review I have added a few. It is located at Capitoline Hill. There is a huge traffic circle and one must pay close attention to the cars, buses and scooters. There are crosswalks and I'd definitely use them. I was surprised at how fast the vehicles sped around the circle and could see how someone could be hit if they decided to jaywalk or cross against a light. If you are traveling to Rome, this must be added to your attractions to see. It's a wonder. Best of all, it's free.

"Wait, do you see that?" :: squints eyes:: "Ahh, Yes!" "Wow, look at the giant gorgeous multi-columned white marble monument) Yup! If you found that then you are definitely at the Piazza Venezia. The square is located in the heart of Rome and is difficult to miss. This particular square is very popular and one of the famous spots in Rome. Its surrounded by lovely buildings such as the memorial of Vittorio Emmanuel (which is on the side of the pizza), Palazzo Venezia and the famous fountain where one will see people tossing coins into. The piazza is surrounded by roman remains and is a nice 10 min walk from the Colosseum (so you must go!). This is not the best place to people watch as its a very crowded piazza, but it's perfect to walk around and look at the beautiful attractions and to get a sense of normal Roman life. If you get a chance, go inside the museum as it covers a lot of Italian history and some art. There is a life that takes you to the top for spectacular views! **This places does get busy, tons of people, so please be aware of the pickpocketers**

It is referred to by many names, "The Altar of the Fatherland", "Altar Della Patria" and by some locals as the wedding cake. The monument celebrates Victor Emmanuel II of Savoy, the first King of a united Italy. It is also the site of the Unknown Soldier. At the base of the statute of goddess Roma two braziers burn perpetually in commemoration of those who sacrifice for the Italy . You are permitted to explore the monument for free, however, if you want to use the elevator to get views of the Forum, coliseum and beyond there is a 2 Euro fee for those (18-25 years old) and a 10 Euro fee for those over 25 yrs. old to ride the elevator. It is located between the Piazza Venezia and the Capitoline Hill and is owned by the Ministry of Cultural heritage and Activities. Construction began in 1885 and completed in 1935. The monument is 266' high X 443' wide X 427' deep and is of Neoclassical architectural design. It is the national symbol of Italy dedicated to a free and united Italy. As with many other monuments, the Altare Della Patria has many allegorical figures. In the front of the monument stands the Fountain of the Two Seas (Adriatic & Tyrrhenian Sea). Statues on to the right and left of the first plateau symbolize Thought & Action. The Winged Lions commemorate the initiation of patriots and tow Winged Victories celebrate military and cultural success. Further above the monument are symbols of Politics & Philosophy on the left and War & Revolution on the right. If you are fortunate enough to gain entrance to the interior of the monument there is a crypt and several museums. It was closed when I visited.

This piazza is so monstrous and grande! It sits so high in the city that it's roof overlooks most of the historic buildings! The fountains in front are stunning, each chisel created a beautiful display for the city! This is an easy walk from the colosseum and has an awesome rooftop viewing area called the "altar of the world". Highly recommend climbing to the top! It's such a beautiful view!!!

I didn't have Piazza Venezia on my list of must see attractions, but if you're walking down Via del Corso or by the Roman Forum, there's a pretty good chance you'll walk by. Many tourists like to visit during the day to snap pictures of the Altare della Patria, but here's a pro tip - it is just as beautiful at night and a lot less crowded. If you have a decent camera or an I-Phone, I promise you will get the opportunity to snap great pictures after dark.

Coming to this Piazza, all I could think of was all those WWII documentaries where whenever Mussolini was shown, it was with the backdrop of this Piazza, with its massive, historical buildings (aka the Altare della Patria monument), giving speeches to crowds of his supporters in the 1920s-1940s. Its a beautiful Square and right behind it is Palantine Hill, while to the left are the ruins of Hadrian's university (Athenaeum); followed by the Roman Forum which then leads to the Colosseum. The Palazzo Bonaparte (home of Napoleon's mother) is also located here, just opposite the Altare della Patria. Note that you can take an elevator up to the top of the Altare della Patria and get amazing views of Roma. BTW, be cautious when trying to cross over to get to the Altare della Patria monument buildings in the center of the Piazza, as there is a pedestrian cross walk, and it might be a game of chicken that you need to play with the cars to get across. So much history, all jam packed into such a small space! Really happy got to come here and check this Piazza out! Yelp 292/ 2018

Piazza Venezia is one of the larger plazas I saw in Rome. Venezia named reminded me of the Venetian in vegas. The plaza was very busy with cars and tourist during the day. Well keep. Very clean. There is a round a bout right in the middle. I loved the building designs and colors. Simple but looked very nice in photos. Surrounded by a ton of sites to see. You get an amazing view of the entire plaza from the Complesso del Vittoriano.

When we took the tour bus and passed this piazza.... we knew right away, we had to come back!! We didn't take a tour inside but just admiring the beautiful architecture and statue, it is so worth it already!!! It is one of the most popular tourist attraction spots. Just breathtaking to see such history in the middle of the city.

I don't know how I missed the place when doing my Italy research. The only reason why I happen to stop by was that I passed by it from the train station to my hotel. It is such a cool place for plenty of photo opportunities. The steps that take you up and up to see the madness of Rome and Palantine Hill. Luckily when I was there they were switching guards and I was able to see the procession from the front to the side of the building. This attraction can be done on the same day as the Colosseum area as well. Best part it is free.

We basically walked away from the Colosseo down Via dei Fori Imperiali and came upon the Piazza Venezia. The Piazza is very well kept and if you got behind the gate to the Museo Centrale del Risorgimento there is a lot of cool stuff in there. We didn't get a chance to spend a lot of time in the museo but got to the Piazza just as they were changing the armed guards that guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Now that was really cool yet very humbling. I appreciate their dedication and service. There is also some really nice marble and stone work. Be careful though, there was a "park ranger" type guy on duty that was yelling at people not to sit down on the steps. He would blow a whistle and wave his hands then yell. If you don't speak the language, he'll walk over to you and give you a good scolding in Italian. Anyway, I guess it wears the stonework down. The stones are slick in areas too and I can only imagine what it's like when it's wet outside. Boy! There a lot of steps as well, so if you're faint of heart or have a handicap, plan your entrance to the museo and be able to stand up for a reasonable period of time as they don't allow you to sit down. Also, be sure to use the crosswalks as the roadway is VERY busy and seems as though it hardly stops for pedestrians so don't take a chance trying to jaywalk. Otherwise the Piazza is a really is a beautiful sight.

Walked from the Colosseum & Forum last here to Capitolini Museums. This is very important to Italians as it's the Altar of the Fatherland. People are around all day and its so easy on the eyes just like everything else in Rome. I love this city and I love it's architecture, including this. My husband and I went back to see it before we left, it was such a beautiful site.

Beautiful plaza with a beautiful building! I had no idea this building was so beautiful and am glad my hotel was nearby, otherwise I may not have seen it. It's one of those streets in Rome where you turn the corner and the architecture just takes your breath away.

Very beautiful land mark in Rome. It really stands out and has many gorgeous statues. When driving around Rome you can't miss seeing it. Definitely a must see.

On our way to the Colosseo, we saw this outside of our taxi. Extremely huge building that leads up to Palatine Hill. In my opinion, worth your while compared to the Spanish Steps... which is a less grand experience with all the tourists. The Piazza Venezia is much larger and offers exquisite views.

Make plans to spend 7 euros and GO to the observation deck on the top - so worth it. Great panoramic views of the city. There are allot of steps to climb just to get to that point but it's worth it; the Piazza continues Rome's rich history of elaborate monument building ability's. Now if you haven't seen the Colosseum or the Forum yet you should probably visit those first - those are must see places while in Rome.

This piazza is a disaster for pedestrians. There is no crosswalk signal. Cars are supposed to yield to you, but many will try to sneak past you as you cross making for one harrowing experience. In this piazza, you will find the Altare della Patria (the gigantic wedding cake-like monument) as well as Trajan's triumphal column and ruins of Trajan's forum. Trajan's Forum is worth a visit as is the free museum inside the Altare della Patria. However, none of these things I would put on your Rome itinerary per se. If you are walking by, it is certainly worth checking out for half an hour. I would not make it a priority to spend time in this area.

This building truly inspired awe when you see it up on walking up. My favorite is it's absolutely free to enter and walk up to the viewing areas! Inside there is a small Museum area that cost €5 to observe but I was tired after a long day of sightseeing and happy not to see this. The giant bronze statue in the cenyer is truly amazing on how much detail they put into this thing. Truly a must see if you're in the area on the way to the Coliseum. Tons of great selfie spots and over looks of the city!

Piazza Venezia was decked out with a huge Christmas tree in early January when we were there. It was best viewed from the steps of Altare dell Patria at night. So beautiful!

This is a very busy piazza. We were here in December around 5pm, after a tour of the forum. The Christmas tree was up and the whole square was pretty special. There are horse and carriage rides you can take nearby, and there's lots of shopping and food options. Do be careful crossing streets. I'm not sure what the rules are for pedestrians, but I'm very sure that whatever they are, Romans ignore them.

We drove past this several times, and on our last day we got a chance to walk to and around it. It's beautiful. This piazza is more beautiful than the Spanish steps. The detail and vast size is impressive. I think this is worth a visit.

This is the closest piazza to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Lots of vehicle and foot traffic here. Also, lots of peddlers of water and selfie sticks. The architecture is beautiful and this piazza is very clean. There is a museum inside as well as bathrooms and vending. Walking through Rome you will most likely pass through here many times, so definitely stop for a visit. Be advised the museum and sculptures are blocked off at night.

I had been to Rome twice before my current trip, but I had never seen this landmark before. It is stupendous and breathtaking. Located near the Colosseo. I was here on an Italian national holiday(Republic Day).

An amazingly huge and beautiful building in Rome. This was the first place we stopped. There are many opportunities for great photos. As you enter from the bottom of the steps and make your way to the middle, you find two huge lit fire torches guarded by two real Italian guards. Turn around and you get an amazing view of the streets and the green garden in the middle of the street. If you walk to the green grass area in the middle of the street, there is a tourist path that allows you to get an amazing shot of the entire monument. TIPS There is a free public restroom on the side of the monument. if you are facing the monument from the street, the restroom is on the far right side. Its inside the free museum. There is also a Nazoni / drinking fountain directly across the street. It is about $7 euros per person to get to the very top of the monument. You get an amazing view of the city,

"The Cake Building", so properly introduced to us on our intro to the city tour during orientation for school (everything, as a study abroad, has code names). The huge monument is the centerpiece of the square, a hub where buses and trams stop, the spot of numerous protests and movements. It's the place you never knew much of before visiting Rome but leave Rome remembering fondly . It's a magnificent view from the green park area in the middle, looking up at the large white building that sort of looks like an elegantly designed wedding cake. Get to the top of that, and you have a beautiful view of Rome. It's also simply a wonderful place to people watch - arriving, leaving, tourists, and locals alike.