"She taught me to slow down. To look up and enjoy the view. To not worry so much about the end result that I end up missing things along the way.” Lisa Schroeder, Chasing Brooklyn
You may already know that ancient Rome was a city with seven hills, each one with distinct importance and enough history to fill volumes of books. In present day Rome, there is a hill called the Gianicolo that has lots of interesting attractions and that seldom gets included in pre-planned city tours. If you have a little extra time in Rome and are looking for a great view of the city, head to the Gianicolo hill and you will find the following:
One of my favorite views of the Rome. I don't have to say much, just look at the image above and judge for yourself.
A canon that shoots at noon everyday! Kids (maybe not those afraid of loud noises) will love the thrill of listening to a real canon shoot at noon, everyday, rain or shine. It is said that the shooting of the canon was started by Pope Pio IX in 1847 to synchronize the sounding of the bells in all the churches of Rome. The canon has been on the Gianicolo hill since 1904.
Monument to Garibaldi. An equestrian statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi overlooking the Gianicolo hill.
The Fontanone. Officially called the Fountain of Acqua Paola it debuted in the latest Italian film to win an Academy Award to the Best Foreign Language Film, the Great Beauty.
The Gianicolo hill is located near Saint Peter's and Trastevere, if you are in the area, don't hesitate to visit this great part of town. If you are an avid photographer, the stop at the Gianicolo is a must! If you want to read about another place from where to take great pictures of Rome, click here.
Arrivederci,
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