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Construction of Altare della Patria

4 June 1911

Monument built in honour of Victor Emmanuel II of Italy. Its construction dates to 4 June 1911 in what is now Italy. The setting was Rome. It was part of National symbols of Italy and Vittoriano e Palazzo Venezia. It was designed by Giuseppe Sacconi. It stands about 81 metres tall.

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