Terrazza del Pincio — Villa Borghese
The famous panoramic balcony above Piazza del Popolo
At a glance
- What it is
- Scenic viewpoint in the Pincio / Piazza del Popolo area · free entry
- What you see
- Piazza del Popolo, Flaminio Obelisk, Dome of St. Peter's
- When to go
- At sunset: it faces west, towards the setting sun.
- Good for
- At sunsetQuiet, for twoTerraces & viewpoints
Why go up to Terrazza del Pincio — Villa Borghese
Terrazza del Pincio — Villa Borghese is a scenic viewpoint in Rome, in the Pincio / Piazza del Popolo area.
Reached by climbing the monumental staircase from Piazza del Popolo or strolling through the park of Villa Borghese. It is the favorite spot for Romans and travelers to watch the sun go down behind Monte Mario and St. Peter's.
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