Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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Above these steps, these two monuments stand tall.

This monument is a combination of two. First, this is a mausoleum to Victor Emmanuel II, the man who dreamed of a unified Italy and the countries first King. Secondly, this is where the unknown soldier is honored. They have their own ceremony to honor the fallen.

 

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Guards stand by making sure everything is safe.