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Viewpoint · Roma, Lazio
Gianicolo
Tree-lined hill above Trastevere with one of the widest views of Roma, the statue of Garibaldi, the Fontanone and the daily cannon shot at noon.
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About Gianicolo
The Gianicolo is the hill that rises on the west bank of the Tiber above Trastevere. It is not one of the traditional seven hills of ancient Roma, because it lay outside the city, but it offers one of the most extensive views over the roofs, domes and monuments of the center, even to the Alban Hills on the horizon.
The statue of Anita Garibaldi, on horseback and holding a child, stands a few steps away on the same promenade. Along the avenue are busts of the fighters of the Roman Republic of 1849.
Every day at noon a cannon fires a blank shot beneath the lookout, a tradition that used to mark the hour for the city's bells. Descending via Via Garibaldi is the Fontana dell'Acqua Paola, the "Fontanone", from 1612, with marbles taken from the Foro Romano, and next to it the church of San Pietro in Montorio, whose courtyard houses Bramante's Tempietto, a Renaissance gem.
The walk is tree-lined and has benches, a puppet theater and kiosks. From Trastevere the uphill walk takes about 20 to 30 minutes and ends right at the best viewpoint.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
1 to 1.5 hours, combining the lookout with the Fontanone.
Best time
At noon, to hear the cannon shot, or in the late afternoon when the light often gilds the domes. Access to the promenade is free and always open.
How to get there
On foot from Trastevere via Via Garibaldi, or from the Vaticano via Salita di Sant'Onofrio. Buses 115 and 870 climb the hill.
Tip
Walk up from Trastevere and descend the other side toward the Basílica de São Pedro, or vice versa. The Tempietto de Bramante has its own opening hours; check before you go.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Gianicolo
How to get up to the Gianicolo?
On foot from Trastevere via Via Garibaldi (20–30 minutes, with stairs), or by bus on lines 115 and 870.
What time is the Gianicolo cannon shot?
Every day at noon, just below Piazza Garibaldi.
Do you need to pay to enter the viewpoint?
No. The Gianicolo promenade is public and entry is free.