t Late-Renaissance Villa Lante, with panoramic views over Rome
t Late-Renaissance Villa Lante, with panoramic views over Rome
Experience Janiculum
Overlooking the Tiber on the Trastevere side of the river, the Janiculum Hill has often played its part in the defence of the city. The last occasion was in 1849 when Garibaldi held off the attacking French troops – the park at the top of the hill is filled with monuments to Garibaldi and his men. A popular place for walks, the park provides a welcome escape from the densely packed streets of Trastevere, and you will often come across puppet shows and other children’s amusements. In medieval times most of the hill was occupied by monasteries and convents. Bramante built his miniature masterpiece, the Tempietto, in the convent of San Pietro in Montorio. The Renaissance also saw the development of the riverside area along Via della Lungara, where the rich and powerful built beautiful houses such as the Villa Farnesina.