close-up of a white stone building, the Altare della Patria in Rome, Italy, on a sunny day with a clear blue sky

close-up of a white stone building, the Altare della Patria in Rome, Italy, on a sunny day with a clear blue sky. A statue of a woman holding a staff and a small figure that resembles a cat or dog, stands prominently in a niche. Below the statue is a wreath placed on a pedestal that reads "Vittorio Emanuele II". Two guards in dark uniforms and hats stand at attention on either side of the statue. The building is adorned with intricate carvings, and a large equestrian statue sits atop a higher section of the building. A person with a camera is standing on the stairs in the foreground, taking a photograph.