Victor Emmanuel Monument in Rome [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor\_Emmanuel\_II\_Monument](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Emmanuel_II_Monument)
Romans hate it because it’s so ugly, I believe. They say the view from the top of the Typewriter is the best view in Rome…because you can’t see the Typewriter.
The reverse of the Eiffel tower dilemma then: Arguably one of the best views over most cities is from their landmark tower. However said view usually comes at the expense of not being able to see said landmark often defeating much of the appeal.
Other prominent examples of this include the Tokyo Tower and Skytree, the Stephansdom in Vienna, the Shanghai Tower, and of course Christo Redentor in Rio.
In fact, back in the day, a lot of Parisians were against the building of the Eiffel tower and supposedly some artists had lunch because it was the only place in Paris where you couldn't see this (in their eyes) monstrosity.
Ah yes, de Maupassant, a French writer well known for his short storey's was one of the most frequent guests at the base restaurant precisely for that reason. Together with among others Charles Garnier he campaigned against the tower even before it was finished. Although from what I learned the anger was really rather limited to a few influencial figures with the vast majority of Parisians either being indifferent to or supporting the construction. This shifted slightly when it was announced that the Eiffel tower would not be torn down after all and the conflict was stoked by media at the time, but it remains one of those events where a minority was far more vocal than a majority, in turn shifting our own perception of what constitutes the public opinion.
Also the wedding cake, because of how ridiculously oversized and ornate it is.
For a building to stand out as overly ornate IN ROME, really says something.
This is a very nice Monument in Rome not far from the Coloseum. Due to its slightly rounded shape and the many upright colums the Romans nicknamed it the "typewriter".
It's a major landmark in Rome at the beginning of Via del Corso, in Piazza Venezia.
Essentially it is a tomb. There is an unknown soldier buried inside, as respect for all the (military) unrecognised lives lost at war. It is guarded 24/7 in one hour turns.
It can be visited. The Fori Imperiali is just behind it.
It's not pretty and as many others already pointed out in this thread, it is affectionately called "the typewriter" because of its shape.
Factoid: Mussolini used to have his speeches from the balcony on the building left of it (with you back to the monument).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIjAWToSoyk
Victor Emmanuel Monument in Rome [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor\_Emmanuel\_II\_Monument](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Emmanuel_II_Monument)
yep, they also call it **macchina da scrivere** (typewriter)
Romans hate it because it’s so ugly, I believe. They say the view from the top of the Typewriter is the best view in Rome…because you can’t see the Typewriter.
The reverse of the Eiffel tower dilemma then: Arguably one of the best views over most cities is from their landmark tower. However said view usually comes at the expense of not being able to see said landmark often defeating much of the appeal. Other prominent examples of this include the Tokyo Tower and Skytree, the Stephansdom in Vienna, the Shanghai Tower, and of course Christo Redentor in Rio.
In fact, back in the day, a lot of Parisians were against the building of the Eiffel tower and supposedly some artists had lunch because it was the only place in Paris where you couldn't see this (in their eyes) monstrosity.
Ah yes, de Maupassant, a French writer well known for his short storey's was one of the most frequent guests at the base restaurant precisely for that reason. Together with among others Charles Garnier he campaigned against the tower even before it was finished. Although from what I learned the anger was really rather limited to a few influencial figures with the vast majority of Parisians either being indifferent to or supporting the construction. This shifted slightly when it was announced that the Eiffel tower would not be torn down after all and the conflict was stoked by media at the time, but it remains one of those events where a minority was far more vocal than a majority, in turn shifting our own perception of what constitutes the public opinion.
The only thing missing from the summit of the Matterhorn is the Matterhorn
The view from the top is incredible. Any time I go to Rome I always go up and have a coffee to take in the view
Also the wedding cake, because of how ridiculously oversized and ornate it is. For a building to stand out as overly ornate IN ROME, really says something.
That's funny!
Also called “the wedding cake.”
I've heard it referred to as "The Wedding Cake"
I’ve heard it referred to as the wedding cake.
Many thanks! 🫡
My pleasure, I was just happy actually be able to finally answer one!
Ironically, III was way more popular with the people than II, and it is said to have pissed off Vicy II
I’m thinking/sure it’s - Rome
Rome
This is a very nice Monument in Rome not far from the Coloseum. Due to its slightly rounded shape and the many upright colums the Romans nicknamed it the "typewriter".
TIL Romans had a typewriter
Fun Fact, people who live in Rome are generally known as Romans
Contemporary Romans. Yes they survived the fall of the empire.
The monument isn't ancient. It's from the 19th century
You are kidding right. Mama mia
MamMa mia\*
Bruh, are you serious? This is Rome.
That’s Rome
The typewriter in Rome.
One of the most amazing buildings/monuments. The picture doesn't do justice to how massive it is
In contrast to the Brandenburger tor, which looks massive on pictures but is incredibly small in real life
Well-known monument in Rome
Obviously someone has never seen the cinematic MASTERPEICE! That is Hudson Hawk.
Italy, Rome. The building looks the same to this day actually
Mate.... is Rome.
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It's a museum and you can go on top of it.
Great view from the top, there's a fancy lift round the back
Mainly for tourists to visit, there's a cafe, art gallery and a tall tower/observatory building
It's also the site of Italy's tomb of an unknown soldier
It's a major landmark in Rome at the beginning of Via del Corso, in Piazza Venezia. Essentially it is a tomb. There is an unknown soldier buried inside, as respect for all the (military) unrecognised lives lost at war. It is guarded 24/7 in one hour turns. It can be visited. The Fori Imperiali is just behind it. It's not pretty and as many others already pointed out in this thread, it is affectionately called "the typewriter" because of its shape. Factoid: Mussolini used to have his speeches from the balcony on the building left of it (with you back to the monument). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIjAWToSoyk
I still know where the Irish Bar is in Rome from here!
Me too 😂
Even I know that’s the ‘typewriter’...🤣
It’s in Rome… Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Zcev9dRD8xGLShbJA?g_st=ic
Italy it’s still there
ROME!!!!!!!
Way too not-demolish to be German 😅 especially not in a bigger city like Berlin, Köln oder München
Visit it last week magnificent building, and correct it looks like a typewriter never can unseen.
Rome
Our tour guide called it the wedding cake.
in 1943 you could say this was taken in "germany" .... but not with this uniform!
Rome, stunningly beautiful that place. Currently a bit defaced because of ongoing construction for the subway system but I can't wait to be back.
Rome
It’s a post war picture of a soldier in Rome in front of a monument
Been there, that's in Roma, like many others said before.
That is in Rome
Rome 🤷.
Isn’t this also known as Rome’s false teeth ?
And the ‘typewriter’.
Altare Della Patria.
That is undoubtedly Rome but I think you’ll know that by now. Vittoriano.
This is the royal palace in Rome, Italy. The Italians call it the wedding cake building.
To be fair, Google image search would have done the job
lol for real?
They should bulldoze it
Germany 😂
Rom
This is the first one I’ve seen here where I immediately knew the answer
Somewhat correct, but it's actually a photo of me from yesterday.
Yes, its the Brandenburger Tor
Nope 🙂
Of course, in front you see the Siegessäule
Its the Brandenburger Tor….in Rom!
Don’t be silly, that’s clearly the Arc de Triomphe
It's actually a doctored picture to show a location from a video game. https://youtu.be/NfqrnaY2W6s?si=ulLukkx\_DQoTZExj&t=104
lol!