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Giardino degli Aranci

Name: Giardino degli Aranci
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Discover the Giardino degli Aranci, Rome's quiet garden retreat atop Aventine Hill. Wander among the orange trees planted by Dominican monks and watch the sun set over St Peter's dome before peeking through the famous keyhole nearby.

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Reasons to go

The garden occupies the site of a medieval fortress on the Aventine Hill.
Its orange trees were planted centuries ago by Dominican monks from the adjoining basilica.
The famous keyhole view of St Peter's dome through the Knights of Malta gate is just around the corner.

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Full description

Giardino degli Aranci sits on the site of a medieval fortress and takes its name from the orange trees planted here centuries ago by Dominican monks, whose basilica still stands beside the garden. Its terrace offers one of Rome's finest free views, taking in St Peter's dome across the rooftops, which makes it especially popular at sunset.

Just around the corner, the famous keyhole view of St Peter's through the Knights of Malta gate adds another reason visitors combine a stop here with a walk around the hill.

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Address

Piazza Pietro D'Illiria, 00153 Roma RM, Italy · Ripa

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

25 min

Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Free to enter
go around sunset for the best light over the city, though this is also the busiest time
combine with the nearby Knights of Malta keyhole view just a short walk away.

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Reviews

Best sunset views in Rome! Beautiful and tranquil place to enjoy a nice picnic. The only point there is no trash bins in the premises and people left their trash behind. Is pet friendly

Erick Sánchez Flores

3/5

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