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The Janiculum

Viewpoint·Gianicolo

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About The Janiculum

The Gianicolo rises above Trastevere; from the terrace at Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi the whole of the centre lies below.

Why it's on our list

  • Panoramic terrace

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Janiculum before you go.

Hotels nearby

The closest hotels in our guide to The Janiculum, as the crow flies.

  1. Chapter RomaCampo de’ Fiori1.3 km16 min walk
  2. Hotel RaphaëlPiazza Navona1.4 km17 min walk
  3. The Pantheon Iconic Rome HotelPantheon1.5 km18 min walk

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What’s nearby

Distances from The Janiculum are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Piazza Navona1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
  2. St Peter’s1.3 kmWalk 17 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
  3. The Pantheon1.6 kmWalk 19 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 10 min
  4. The Vatican Museums1.8 kmWalk 22 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 11 min
  5. The Trevi Fountain2.1 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 12 min
  6. The Spanish Steps2.5 kmWalk 31 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 13 min
  7. The Colosseum2.6 kmWalk 33 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 14 min
  8. Galleria Borghese3.6 kmWalk 45 minCycle 16 minCar or taxi 17 min
  9. Fiumicino Airport21 kmCar or taxi 76 min

Main railway stations

  1. Roma San Pietro750 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
  2. Roma Trastevere2.1 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 12 min
  3. Roma Ostiense3.0 kmWalk 38 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 15 min
  4. Roma Termini3.6 kmWalk 44 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 17 min
  5. Roma Tiburtina6.3 kmCycle 27 minCar or taxi 26 min

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