Today
Open 09:30–19:30
Last Admission
18:45
Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31) | TIMINGS | Last Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Monday (Today) | 09:30–19:30 | 18:45 |
| Tuesday | 09:30–19:30 | 18:45 |
| Wednesday | 09:30–19:30 | 18:45 |
| Thursday | 09:30–19:30 | 18:45 |
| Friday | 09:30–19:30 | 18:45 |
| Saturday | 09:30–19:30 | 18:45 |
| Sunday | 09:30–19:30 | 18:45 |
The time it takes to visit the Altar of the Fatherland (Altare della Patria) in Rome can vary depending on how much you explore.
Terrace & panoramic views: You can take the elevator to the terrace for amazing views of the city. A quick visit to the terrace and surrounding areas can take around 30-45 minutes.
Terrace + war museum: In addition to the terrace, you can visit the war museum located inside the monument. Exploring the museum and the views might take about 1.5 to 2 hours.
Full experience: If you're interested in diving deeper into the history, visiting both the terrace, the war museum, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, as well as spending time taking in the details of the monument's architecture and exhibitions, you could spend 2.5 to 3 hours here.
While the Altare della Patria is generally open throughout the year, occasional maintenance or restoration work may require certain parts of the monument to be temporarily closed. It’s best to check the official website or with local tourism offices before planning your visit.
The changing of the guard takes place every hour.
Yes, when there are state visits or official ceremonies, parts of the Altare della Patria, including the main areas or the terrace, may be closed to the public for security reasons. These events are typically well-publicized, so you can plan your visit around them.
The Altare della Patria is very close to both the Roman Forum and Capitoline Museums, and they often have overlapping opening hours. The Roman Forum and Capitoline Museums generally open earlier and close a bit earlier than the Altare della Patria. Planning a visit in the afternoon could allow you to experience both the Altare della Patria and the other nearby attractions, as they’re close enough to visit in a single trip.