Rome Sights

Gianicolo

#46 of 963 things to do in Rome

#123 of 6227 things to do in Italy

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  • Address
    • Via del Gianicolo Trastevere
  • Transport
    • Via del Gianicolo

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Lonely Planet review for Gianicolo

It was here in 1849 that Giuseppe Garibaldi and his makeshift army fought pope-backing French troops in one of the fiercest battles in the struggle for Italian unification. Although a cannon is still fired from it every day at noon, Rome's highest hill is now better known for great views, pony rides and Neapolitan puppet shows at weekends.

 

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    The journey is just as good as the destination

    bmad recommends this,

    located in what is my understanding of trasteverre, the walk through the neighbourhood is quaint with trees and alleys leading to apartments. You will walk past the sunday market at campo d'fiori and up a winding hill. If i lived in rome, this is where i would choose to reside.

    The statue is hardly memorable for me however,
    Gianicolo looks over all of Rome and is great for picture taking opportunities..the mountains in the distance can be seen on a clear day as well as the tops of buildings and basilicas.
    The people offer a great cultural side to this site. When i was there, children were celebrating a holiday wearing all sorts of costumes (almost like a canadian halloween).

    Take a day for this, or at least an afternoon;enjoy the views, the walk and explore in and around the surrounding areas.

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