Where to Get Some of the Best Panoramic Views of Rome
Panoramic view of Rome as seen from Giardino degli Aranci, also known as Parco Savello, on the Aventine Hill.
How's that for a skyline? The view from Janiculum Hill.
View of St. Peter's Basilica at sunset taken from the Janiculum.
View of San Marcello al Corso church and Rome roofs from the Pincian Hill.
City view from Castel Sant'Angelo with the Vittoriano monument in the distance.
View from Caffarelli terrace on the Capitoline Hill. On the right, partial view of the Altare della Patria.
View of St. Peter's Square and aerial view of the city from the dome of St. Peter's Basilica.
Last but not least, a little treat: the view from the "buco di Roma", a keyhole in Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta at the top of the Aventino hill.
For centuries, panoramic viewpoints in Rome have provided visitors, residents and artists alike breathtaking vistas on the monumental treasures of the city. From the classic overlooks at Gianicolo, Aventino and the Capitoline Hill to the terraces of hotels and cafés, here are some of the best spots where to catch the Eternal City in all its eternal splendor.
