The geographical and historical tale of Italy in the Vittoriano sculptures

Starting from the fountains with the personifications of the Adriatic and Tyrrhenian Seas, and continuing with the goddess Rome and the depictions of the “noble” cities in the pedestal of the equestrian statue of Vittorio Emanuele II, the visit will lead participants to discover the sculptures of the sixteen Regions in the Sommoportico and the stone of Monte Grappa. Through stories and the deciphering of symbols and allegories, adults and children will be directed to recognise the places, the subjects of the personifications and to place cities or seas on the map, accompanying them with drawings of the identifying attributes observed during the visit; as a conclusion to the tour, participants will draw on the map the route of the train that, crossing a large part of the peninsula, transported the coffin of the Unknown Soldier to Rome.

WHEN: Sunday 30 March 2025
TIME: 4.00 p.m.
WHERE: Vittoriano, Ara Coeli side entrance

The cost of the visit is €5, in addition to the cost of the VIVE entrance ticket. 

Please note that up to the age of 18 the entrance ticket is free and between 18 and 25 it is only €4. 

To participate in the visit, you must book and purchase your ticket at least 2 days in advance by clicking here. 

You must arrive 15 minutes before the start of the visit at the meeting point. For information contact the education team by sending an email to: vi-ve.edu@cultura.gov.it