Rome, Italy: Victor Emmanuel II Monument - Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/n_zeD7qz3VY In 1870 Rome became the capital of a newly united modern state of Italy. Shortly after that, the thunderous Victor Emmanuel II Monument was built to honor Italy s first king. More info about travel to Rome: http://www.ricksteves.com/europe/italy/rome #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #rome Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio • European Tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours • Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks • Travel Gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ • Travel Classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks • Rick Steves Audio Europe App: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America s most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.