9 Lookouts in Rome That You Shouldn't Miss

September 23, 2021 Terina Blouin

Rome wasn't built in a day--and you'll need much more than a day to take in this timeless city. The city is a real-life collage of piazzas, open-air markets, and astonishing historic sites. Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, contemplate the Colosseum and the Pantheon, and sample a perfect espresso or gelato before spending an afternoon shopping at the Campo de’Fiori or Via Veneto. Enjoy some of the most memorable meals of your life here, too, from fresh pasta to succulent fried artichokes or a tender oxtail stew.
Restaurants in Rome

1. Colle Capitolino

Piazza del Campidoglio, Rome Italy
Excellent
61%
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35%
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4.5 based on 357 reviews

Colle Capitolino

The political and religious center of ancient Rome, this is the smallest, but the most famous, of the Seven Hills of Rome, which features the Senate.

Reviewed By JohnSt_2 - The Hague, The Netherlands

We visited the Capitoline Hill several times, to enter the musei capitolini and to enjoy the view over the forum romanum from here. What a stunning view! Especially on a clear sunny day you can see the monuments very well and identify the buildings with the help of a guide book. Some tours start here to prepare for a visit to the forum and a string of groups can be seen in the course of the day. There is a cafettaria to the right of the capitolini museum entrance, around the corner after fifteen meters or so, second floor. There is excellent coffee/cappuccino here, very nice pastry and some sandwiches. Its free terrace again provides an excellent view of the north western side, including at some distance the St. Peter’s dome. Enjoy!

2. Colle del Gianicolo

Via Garibaldi Salita di Sant'Onofrio, 00165 Rome Italy +39 338 112 8328 http://www.turismoroma.it/quartieri/gianicolo-monteverde
Excellent
67%
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28%
Satisfactory
3%
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4.5 based on 1,691 reviews

Colle del Gianicolo

A scenic hill popular for its breathtaking views of the city.

Reviewed By Lovett17

Every day at noon, the canon fires (blancs of course) across the city a tradition since 1847, on the order of Pope Pius IX. In addition to a spectacular view there is an interesting park with the statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi on his horse and along the road nearby busts of famous soldiers who died in the process of the unifaction of the various states and the battles that ensued. Further along can be found Giuseppe's wife Anita also on horse-back, a pistol in one hand her baby in the other - some girl!

3. Colle Aventino

Rome Italy
Excellent
67%
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27%
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4.5 based on 947 reviews

Colle Aventino

Reviewed By luvsunin - Indianapolis, United States

The view from the "park" and the keyhole view are both beautiful!! Easy stop to include if visiting Travestere neighborhood.

4. Parco Savello

Piazza Pietro D'Illiria Via di Santa Sabina, 00153 Rome Italy +39 06 6710 5457 http://www.sovraintendenzaroma.it/i_luoghi/ville_e_parchi_storici/passeggiate_parchi_e_giardini/parco_savello
Excellent
68%
Good
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Satisfactory
4%
Poor
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4.5 based on 660 reviews

Parco Savello

5. Convento San Bonaventura al Palatino

Via di San Bonaventura 7, 00186 Rome Italy +39 06 678 0331 http://www.fratipalatino.org/#!convento/c1qv8
Excellent
44%
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40%
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Convento San Bonaventura al Palatino

6. Terrazza del Gianicolo

Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi, 00165 Rome Italy
Excellent
52%
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4.5 based on 141 reviews

Terrazza del Gianicolo

7. Il Buco della Serratura

Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta, 4 parte del parco dei Cavalieri di Malta, Rome Italy http://www.turismoroma.it/cosa-fare/il-buco-della-serratura?lang=en
Excellent
62%
Good
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4.5 based on 212 reviews

Il Buco della Serratura

Reviewed By MPMKM - Ridgeland, United States

Through the Keyhole of the Palace of the Knights of Malta you have a cool look at St. Peter’s framed with beautiful trees. Actually you are looking at three countries at one time. Sovereign Order of Malta, Italy and Vatican City.

8. Le Terrazze del Vittoriano

Piazza Venezia, Rome Italy http://www.turismoroma.it/cosa-fare/le-terrazze-del-vittoriano
Excellent
67%
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Le Terrazze del Vittoriano

9. Piazza Fiorenzo Fiorentini

Piazza Fiorenzo Fiorentini, 00153 Rome Italy

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