Itinerary from the Basilica of San Pietro to Trastevere (passing by the Gianicolo Belvedere)

The itinerary takes us to the Belvedere del Gianicolo and then continues towards the Trastevere neighborhood.

The Gianicolo, although not one of the seven historic hills, is considered the eighth hill of Rome. The route to reach it is about 2 km, and the last uphill stretch is not easy. Once you reach Piazza della Rovere, you can continue by bus (line 115) from the nearby Lungotevere in Sassia, which easily leads to the Gianicolo.

Alternatively, you can first reach the Trastevere neighborhood and from there continue to the Gianicolo. Climbing to the Janiculum Hill.

The spectacular view of Rome from above is certainly worth the effort.

On the Janiculum Hill, in addition to the magnificent panorama, we can admire the Fontanone (Fontana dell'Acqua Paola), one of the most spectacular and scenic fountains in Rome, and the Church of San Pietro in Montorio, erected on the site where, according to tradition, St. Peter was crucified.

From here, descending a flight of stairs, we find ourselves in the alleys of Trastevere.