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Who it's worth it for
Great for
- Travellers on a budget
- If you've only got a day
- Families with kids
- Couples
- Solo travellers
- Photographers
- Romantics
Worth it for travellers on a budget, if you've only got a day and families with kids.
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
A wide, free terrace takes in the whole tiled, domed skyline and is magical at sunset.
Not independently verified — estimatedIt's the locals' favourite panorama, far calmer than the headline viewpoints.
Not independently verified — estimatedIt's a climb or a bus ride up, with no easy metro at the door.
Not independently verified — estimatedWhat it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
As a couple
One of the most romantic free spots in Rome to watch the sun set over the rooftops.
With kids
The daily noon cannon and the puppet theatre give children a reason to make the climb.
With friends
A great sunset gathering point before heading down into Trastevere for dinner.
Good to know
Before you go
- Best time
- Late afternoon into sunset; arrive before the light goes for the best skyline.
- Getting there
- Walk up from Trastevere or take bus 115 from below; the noon cannon fires daily.
- Accessibility
- The terrace itself is level, but reaching it involves a steep walk or the bus.
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- A cannon is fired at noon daily from the Janiculum terrace.
- Sits directly above the Trastevere district, reachable on foot from it.
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