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Janiculum Hill
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The Janiculum, occasionally known as the Janiculan Hill, is a hill in western Rome, Italy. Although it is the second-tallest hill in the contemporary city of Rome, the Janiculum does not figure among the proverbial Seven Hills of Rome, being west of the Tiber and outside the boundaries of the ancient city.
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Giuseppe Garibaldi Monument
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Parco del Gianicolo
Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi, 00165 Roma RM, Italy
Fontana dell'Acqua Paola
Via Garibaldi, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
Faro del Gianicolo
Passeggiata del Gianicolo, 00165 Roma RM, Italy
Passeggiata del Gianicolo
Passeggiata del Gianicolo, 10, 00165 Roma RM, Italy
Museo della Repubblica Romana e della Memoria Garibaldina
Largo di Porta S. Pancrazio, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
Palazzo Corsini, Rome
Via della Lungara, 10, 00165 Roma RM, Italy
Villa Farnesina
Via della Lungara, 230, 00165 Roma RM, Italy
Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere
Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
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Antico Arco
Piazzale Aurelio, 7, 00152 Roma RM, Italy
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V. della Paglia, 1/2/3, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
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Piazza della Scala, 19/21, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
Antica Pesa
Via Garibaldi, 18, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
Pastamore
Piazza della Scala, 56, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
Dar Poeta
Vicolo del Bologna, 45, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
EVO Hosteria Trastevere
Via Garibaldi, 60, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
Miraggio Trastevere
Via della Lungara, 16A, 00165 Roma RM, Italy
Ristorante Pinseria Da Massi
Via della Scala, 34, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
Otello
Via della Pelliccia, 47/53, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
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Janiculum Hill

Municipio I, 00165 Roma RM, Italy
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The Janiculum, occasionally known as the Janiculan Hill, is a hill in western Rome, Italy. Although it is the second-tallest hill in the contemporary city of Rome, the Janiculum does not figure among the proverbial Seven Hills of Rome, being west of the Tiber and outside the boundaries of the ancient city.

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attractions: Botanical Garden of Rome, Giuseppe Garibaldi Monument, Parco del Gianicolo, Fontana dell'Acqua Paola, Faro del Gianicolo, Passeggiata del Gianicolo, Museo della Repubblica Romana e della Memoria Garibaldina, Palazzo Corsini, Rome, Villa Farnesina, Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, restaurants: Antico Arco, Tonnarello | Paglia, Tonnarello Scala, Antica Pesa, Pastamore, Dar Poeta, EVO Hosteria Trastevere, Miraggio Trastevere, Ristorante Pinseria Da Massi, Otello
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Nearby attractions of Janiculum Hill

Botanical Garden of Rome

Giuseppe Garibaldi Monument

Parco del Gianicolo

Fontana dell'Acqua Paola

Faro del Gianicolo

Passeggiata del Gianicolo

Museo della Repubblica Romana e della Memoria Garibaldina

Palazzo Corsini, Rome

Villa Farnesina

Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere

Botanical Garden of Rome

Botanical Garden of Rome

4.4

(4.5K)

Closed
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Giuseppe Garibaldi Monument

Giuseppe Garibaldi Monument

4.6

(437)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Parco del Gianicolo

Parco del Gianicolo

4.5

(485)

Open 24 hours
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Fontana dell'Acqua Paola

Fontana dell'Acqua Paola

4.7

(5K)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of Janiculum Hill

Antico Arco

Tonnarello | Paglia

Tonnarello Scala

Antica Pesa

Pastamore

Dar Poeta

EVO Hosteria Trastevere

Miraggio Trastevere

Ristorante Pinseria Da Massi

Otello

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Antico Arco

4.6

(695)

$$$

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Tonnarello | Paglia

Tonnarello | Paglia

4.7

(31.1K)

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Tonnarello Scala

Tonnarello Scala

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(6.5K)

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Antica Pesa

Antica Pesa

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(725)

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4y

Rome, Italy's Janiculum Hill Belvedere is a breathtaking sight to witness, and I highly suggest going there. As someone who enjoys travelling and discovering new locations, I can declare with certainty that Janiculum Hill Belvedere is among the most beautiful sites I have ever seen.

From the hill, the views are truly stunning. The entire city of Rome, including well-known sites like the Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica, can be seen from the summit. The city's panoramic vista is absolutely breathtaking and offers a distinctive viewpoint on its attractiveness.

The Belvedere is a great location for taking pictures because there are many chances to get gorgeous cityscapes. A beautiful and mystical mood is created by the sky's orange and pink colours around sunset, which is when the vista is most striking.

But there's more to Janiculum Hill Belvedere than the scenery. The hill has a rich history and was significant in ancient Rome. The hill is thought to have formerly been the location of a Roman fort, and it later served as a lookout during the city's conflicts. As a reminder of its earlier function, a cannon is still fired every day at noon for visitors to observe.

On the hill, in addition to the cannon, there are numerous memorials and statues honouring some of the most significant individuals in Roman history. The statue of Garibaldi, an Italian military leader who was crucial to the unification of Italy, is among the most prominent.

Overall, Janiculum Hill Belvedere should not be missed by visitors to Rome. It is a true treasure of the city because of the breathtaking vistas, fascinating history, and lovely environment. I can state with confidence that Janiculum Hill Belvedere is certainly a one-of-a-kind site because I have travelled extensively and seen innumerable attractions...

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5.0
9y

Great attraction, it shoots everyday at 12:00 since 1847, even though only since 1904 at its present location. Before the cannon was located at Castel S. Angelo. The idea was of pope Pio IX, who was tired of hearing the midday bells of Rome anytime between half eleven and half twelve. He wanted to implement a method of telling the most accurate time, to which all churches in Rome could rely on to ring their bells at midday. The present cannon has never killed anyone; it was a model build towards the end of the Second World War and it never shot at people. The cannon has shot everyday, except in time of war. The first time they used one kg of black powder and all the windows of the adjacent houses shattered, so it was reduced to the present amount of half a kg. The soldiers who operate the cannon use the national telephone service to tell the exact time, via a telephone line inside the arch. Don’t forget to bring some ear protection if you don’t want to hurt yourself; the bang is exceptionally loud. A small piece of toilet paper is enough to protect...

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5.0
2y

Il Gianicolo è infatti uno dei colli più alti della città e, pur non rientrando nella rosa dei mitici sette su cui l’Urbe fu fondata, attesta una particolare importanza fin dalle epoche più antiche. Come spesso accade, è una leggenda a spiegare l’origine del suo stesso nome: si racconta infatti che il dio Giano – una delle più antiche divinità romane – abbia qui fondato un centro abitato, detto Ianiculum, e quindi Gianicolo. Situato sulla riva destra del fiume, immediatamente alle spalle di Trastevere, il colle fu poi occupato e annesso al resto della città nel VII secolo a.C. dal re Anco Marzio. In seguito, proprio per le sue immense aree verdi e la sua particolare posizione, un po’ defilata rispetto al cuore pulsante cittadino, fu scelto da Giulio Cesare come luogo in cui costruire i propri Horti (più o meno dove oggi si trova Villa Sciarra), sontuosi giardini adorni di tempietti, fontane e statue! Si racconta che qui abbia soggiornato anche l’affascinante Cleopatra durante il suo soggiorno romano, insieme proprio al suo amato! Passeggiando però sul colle, impossibile è non ricordare la serie di eventi che lo videro direttamente protagonista nella storia cittadina, quando cioè nel 1849 il Gianicolo fu teatro dell’eroica difesa della Repubblica Romana contro i francesi chiamati da papa Pio IX per “farsi restituire” Roma. Non è un caso quindi che il colle, dopo l’Unità d’Italia, fu adibito a memoriale del Risorgimento italiano, grazie alla realizzazione del Monumento ai caduti per la causa di Roma Italiana che include l’ossario dei caduti della Repubblica Romana del 1849 ed in cui trovò posto anche la Tomba di Goffredo Mameli; delle statue equestri di Garibaldi e di Anita; e alla serie di busti marmorei dei garibaldini, sparsi poi un po’ in tutto il parco. La costruzione forse però più scenografica è la Fontana dell’Acqua Paola, a tutti nota come il Fontanone, mostra terminale dell’acquedotto omonimo, ripristinato tra il 1608 e il 1610 da papa Paolo V Borghese. E se si sceglie di salire al Gianicolo, ottima idea è farlo alle 12:00 in punto: tre soldati infatti, ogni giorno, caricano un cannone e sparano un sonoro colpo che risuona in tutta la città! La tradizione del cannone risale a papa Pio IX che, per evitare confusioni di orario, istituì nel 1846 questo servizio grazie al quale vennero “sincronizzate” tutte le campane delle chiese romane così da suonare all’unisono Tra gli altri importanti monumenti che meritano una menzione, vi sono certamente il Faro della Vittoria donato alla città da un gruppo di italiani residenti in Argentina proprio per celebrare la nascita dell’Unità Nazionale; la defilata ma importantissima Chiesa di Sant’Onofrio al Gianicolo che ospitò Torquato Tasso quando giunse a Roma per l’incoronazione a poeta e in cui morì nel 1595; ma soprattutto uno dei massimi capolavori del Rinascimento italiano, il Tempietto del Bramante edificato proprio accanto alla Chiesa di San Pietro in Montorio. Passeggiare sul colle vuol dire quindi poter assaporare e ripercorrere l’intera storia di Roma, gustandosi tutto il suo splendore dall’alto delle...

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🇮🇹 ROME - 3 DAY ITINERARY 👇 Save this for your next trip to Italy 🙌 👉 Day 1: - Piazza di Spagna - Fontana di Trevi (by morning there are less people than during the rest of the day!) - Pantheon - Piazza Navona - Villa Borghese - Terrazza Del Pincio (for sunset) - Revisit the historical center for an evening walk ✨ 👉 Day 2: - Piazza Venezia - Colosseum - Roman Forum & Palatine Hill - Bocca Della Verità (Mouth Of Truth) - Giardino Degli Aranci - Gianicolo (Janiculum Hill) 👉 Day 3: - Vatican: Vatican Musems, St Peters Basilica, Sistine Chapel) - Trastevere & Basilica di Santa Maria - Ponte Umberto I (for sunset) Follow @saraveigaa for more travel tips and inspiration 🥰 . . . #italytrip #italy❤️ #italyvacation #italytour #romeitaly🇮🇹 #romaitalia #igersroma #rometravel #romecityworld #fontanaditrevi #pantheonrome #colosseumrome #travelguides #italytravelguide #romeitinerary #traveltipsandtricks #travelplanning #italytips #europetravels #europeancities
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Rome, Italy's Janiculum Hill Belvedere is a breathtaking sight to witness, and I highly suggest going there. As someone who enjoys travelling and discovering new locations, I can declare with certainty that Janiculum Hill Belvedere is among the most beautiful sites I have ever seen. From the hill, the views are truly stunning. The entire city of Rome, including well-known sites like the Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica, can be seen from the summit. The city's panoramic vista is absolutely breathtaking and offers a distinctive viewpoint on its attractiveness. The Belvedere is a great location for taking pictures because there are many chances to get gorgeous cityscapes. A beautiful and mystical mood is created by the sky's orange and pink colours around sunset, which is when the vista is most striking. But there's more to Janiculum Hill Belvedere than the scenery. The hill has a rich history and was significant in ancient Rome. The hill is thought to have formerly been the location of a Roman fort, and it later served as a lookout during the city's conflicts. As a reminder of its earlier function, a cannon is still fired every day at noon for visitors to observe. On the hill, in addition to the cannon, there are numerous memorials and statues honouring some of the most significant individuals in Roman history. The statue of Garibaldi, an Italian military leader who was crucial to the unification of Italy, is among the most prominent. Overall, Janiculum Hill Belvedere should not be missed by visitors to Rome. It is a true treasure of the city because of the breathtaking vistas, fascinating history, and lovely environment. I can state with confidence that Janiculum Hill Belvedere is certainly a one-of-a-kind site because I have travelled extensively and seen innumerable attractions around the world.
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Great attraction, it shoots everyday at 12:00 since 1847, even though only since 1904 at its present location. Before the cannon was located at Castel S. Angelo. The idea was of pope Pio IX, who was tired of hearing the midday bells of Rome anytime between half eleven and half twelve. He wanted to implement a method of telling the most accurate time, to which all churches in Rome could rely on to ring their bells at midday. The present cannon has never killed anyone; it was a model build towards the end of the Second World War and it never shot at people. The cannon has shot everyday, except in time of war. The first time they used one kg of black powder and all the windows of the adjacent houses shattered, so it was reduced to the present amount of half a kg. The soldiers who operate the cannon use the national telephone service to tell the exact time, via a telephone line inside the arch. Don’t forget to bring some ear protection if you don’t want to hurt yourself; the bang is exceptionally loud. A small piece of toilet paper is enough to protect your eardrums.
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🇮🇹 ROME - 3 DAY ITINERARY 👇 Save this for your next trip to Italy 🙌 👉 Day 1: - Piazza di Spagna - Fontana di Trevi (by morning there are less people than during the rest of the day!) - Pantheon - Piazza Navona - Villa Borghese - Terrazza Del Pincio (for sunset) - Revisit the historical center for an evening walk ✨ 👉 Day 2: - Piazza Venezia - Colosseum - Roman Forum & Palatine Hill - Bocca Della Verità (Mouth Of Truth) - Giardino Degli Aranci - Gianicolo (Janiculum Hill) 👉 Day 3: - Vatican: Vatican Musems, St Peters Basilica, Sistine Chapel) - Trastevere & Basilica di Santa Maria - Ponte Umberto I (for sunset) Follow @saraveigaa for more travel tips and inspiration 🥰 . . . #italytrip #italy❤️ #italyvacation #italytour #romeitaly🇮🇹 #romaitalia #igersroma #rometravel #romecityworld #fontanaditrevi #pantheonrome #colosseumrome #travelguides #italytravelguide #romeitinerary #traveltipsandtricks #travelplanning #italytips #europetravels #europeancities
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Rome, Italy's Janiculum Hill Belvedere is a breathtaking sight to witness, and I highly suggest going there. As someone who enjoys travelling and discovering new locations, I can declare with certainty that Janiculum Hill Belvedere is among the most beautiful sites I have ever seen. From the hill, the views are truly stunning. The entire city of Rome, including well-known sites like the Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica, can be seen from the summit. The city's panoramic vista is absolutely breathtaking and offers a distinctive viewpoint on its attractiveness. The Belvedere is a great location for taking pictures because there are many chances to get gorgeous cityscapes. A beautiful and mystical mood is created by the sky's orange and pink colours around sunset, which is when the vista is most striking. But there's more to Janiculum Hill Belvedere than the scenery. The hill has a rich history and was significant in ancient Rome. The hill is thought to have formerly been the location of a Roman fort, and it later served as a lookout during the city's conflicts. As a reminder of its earlier function, a cannon is still fired every day at noon for visitors to observe. On the hill, in addition to the cannon, there are numerous memorials and statues honouring some of the most significant individuals in Roman history. The statue of Garibaldi, an Italian military leader who was crucial to the unification of Italy, is among the most prominent. Overall, Janiculum Hill Belvedere should not be missed by visitors to Rome. It is a true treasure of the city because of the breathtaking vistas, fascinating history, and lovely environment. I can state with confidence that Janiculum Hill Belvedere is certainly a one-of-a-kind site because I have travelled extensively and seen innumerable attractions around the world.
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Great attraction, it shoots everyday at 12:00 since 1847, even though only since 1904 at its present location. Before the cannon was located at Castel S. Angelo. The idea was of pope Pio IX, who was tired of hearing the midday bells of Rome anytime between half eleven and half twelve. He wanted to implement a method of telling the most accurate time, to which all churches in Rome could rely on to ring their bells at midday. The present cannon has never killed anyone; it was a model build towards the end of the Second World War and it never shot at people. The cannon has shot everyday, except in time of war. The first time they used one kg of black powder and all the windows of the adjacent houses shattered, so it was reduced to the present amount of half a kg. The soldiers who operate the cannon use the national telephone service to tell the exact time, via a telephone line inside the arch. Don’t forget to bring some ear protection if you don’t want to hurt yourself; the bang is exceptionally loud. A small piece of toilet paper is enough to protect your eardrums.
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