Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, War memorial at Altare della Patria, Rome, Italy.
The marble tomb contains an eternal flame and lies beneath the statue of the goddess Roma within the Victor Emmanuel II National Monument.
Maria Bergamas selected one unidentified body among eleven recovered soldiers from World War I battlefields on October 28, 1921.
Military personnel from different branches of Italian Armed Forces rotate guard duties at the memorial every ten years to maintain continuous surveillance.
The memorial opens daily from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM, with official ceremonies occurring on Liberation Day, Republic Day, and Armed Forces Day.
The tomb incorporates stone materials from major World War I battle locations, including marble from Karst Plateau and rock from Monte Grappa.
Location: Rome
Part of: Altare della Patria
GPS coordinates: 41.89492,12.48294
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:40
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