Piazza di Monte Citorio

Piazza di Monte Citorio is a small historic square in central Rome that fronts the Italian Chamber of Deputies at Palazzo Montecitorio. The space includes an Egyptian obelisk that functions as a central monument.

The square is dominated by the facade of Palazzo Montecitorio, the seat of the lower house of Italy’s parliament, and by the vertical presence of the obelisk set within the paved area. Sightlines focus on the governmental architecture and the square serves as a gathering point for demonstrations and official events.

Palazzo Montecitorio was designed and later adapted to house national legislative functions; the obelisk was brought to Rome in antiquity and re-erected in the square in more recent centuries as a public monument. The area’s role as a political centre has been established since the creation of the modern Italian state.

The square is in central Rome, in the Rione Colonna area, a short walk from the Pantheon and other central sites, and is well connected by metro and surface transport.

• Official function: The square sits directly in front of Italy's Chamber of Deputies; security and official events may affect public access on occasion.
• Visiting note: The obelisk and the facade of the parliamentary building offer clear viewing points; mornings are quieter for photos and sightseeing.

What to See #

• Palazzo Montecitorio: The national parliament building of Italy, housing the lower chamber (Camera dei Deputati), with an ashlar facade facing the square.
• Obelisk of Monte Citorio: An ancient Egyptian obelisk set on a plinth in the square; it was re-erected in modern times and serves as a visible focal point near the parliamentary building.