Gianicolo - A glimpse on Rome

Gianicolo is one of the most evocative place of Rome, not very popular for tourists but much appreciated by the Romans, from here you enjoy one of the most charming landscapes of the old Town.

"La passeggiata del Gianicolo" consists in two long tree-lined avenues that crosses the whole hill from Trastevere to the opposite side Porta di San Pancrazio and converge on the top in "Piazza Garibaldi" where is the imposing equestrian monument dedicated to the hero of the Repubblic of Rome,"Garibaldi". This is the heart of Gianicolo, here on this beautiful terrace, Romans love to meet to admire the breathtaking Rome view.

Young lovers have here their romantic dates, families with their children come here on Sunday morning watching the puppet theater of Pulcinella. Who like to come here to relax, for a drink, to read something on a bench, or just for a walk to keep away from the noise of the city for a while, (as I like to do).

There is here also a curious tradition that remains in the heart of Romans since the 1904.

At that time Pope Pius XI to give a standard to the bells of the churches of Rome and avoid a confusion of time , introduced a Cannon that every day at noon sharp shot a blow blank.

Still now, every day on the terrace under the statue of Garibaldi, three soldiers of Army, let leave a shot from the same cannon so announcing the Noon.

This hill with its large public park full of monuments is now considered a sort of memorial of Risorgimento and certainly worth a visit when you come in Rome.

You can reach the Gianicolo with bus 64 from train station Termini or with the same bus from Piazza Venezia, then few minute walking.

Ciao a tutti!