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The best sunset spots in Rome

 

Today we present you the best places to watch the sunset in Rome, for a perfect evening. If you are looking for a romantic spot in Rome or if you just want to see the beauty of the setting sun, these are the best places to watch the sunset in Rome.

Garden of Oranges viewing terrace:
The Garden of Oranges is an amazing garden located on the Aventine Hill, with a wonderful viewing terrace offering views over the river Tiber and Rome. The garden is a popular sunset spot in Rome and you will always find a lot of people here. You will see the sky turn that burning tone of orange that characterizes sunsets in Rome and the city at your feet. A wonderful experience that should not be missed!

The Capitoline Hill terrace overlooking the Roman Forum:
Another gorgeous sunset spot in Rome is the viewing terrace at the back of the Capitoline Hill, overlooking the Roman Forum. This place offers a view of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. It is so beautiful, you won’t believe your eyes!
The whole area, when bathed in the pink and orange tones of the sunset hour is just magical. Stay until the sun goes full down for another treat: the Forum lit up at night!

Pincio Terrace in Villa Borghese:
Another panoramic terrace and a great place to watch the sunset in Rome is the Pincio terrace, in Villa Borghese. The Pincio terrace is a stunning sunset spot and you can also see Piazza del Popolo, one of the best and most famous squares in Rome.
The area is also full of romantic restaurants, perfect for a special date.

The terrace of the Quirinale Hill: – best sunset spot in Rome near the Trevi Fountain
Quirinale is one of the historical 7 hills of Rome, located near the Trevi Fountain. This is the best sunset spot in Rome City Center!
A large square with a vast viewing terrace, Quirinale is one of the best places to catch a sunset view of Rome with the distictive shape of St peters Dome in the distance.

The Oppian Hill:

Located in front of the Colosseum, the Oppian Hill is an amazing place to watch the Colosseum at sunset. An unique experience in the Eternal City! You can catch nice views already from ground level, or you can climb the stairs to Via degli Annibaldi and the park nearby. This is also the best place to take some unforgettable pictures.

The Aventine Hill:
Another beautiful ruin in Rome is the Circus Maximus, a fabulous place for a roman sunset. Climb the Aventine Hill and be ready to watch a beautiful sunset over the largest stadium of the Ancient Rome.

The top of Castel Sant’Angelo:
You need an entrance ticket to visit Castel Sant’Angelo but if you buy one close to sunset, you will get two attractions for the price of one: the castle and the view over Rome and the Vatican, which is priceless at sunset.
The castle offers amazing view points, some of them overlooking the Tiber river and others looking towards St.Peter’s Square.

The Divinity terrace of the Pantheon Hotel:

One of the most beautiful places for sunset in Rome if you are looking for a romantic experience, beautiful views and a nice drink on the rooftop terrace of the Pantheon Hotel.
Located just near the Pantheon, the terrace is open to non guests too and offers incredible views over the unique dome of Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza and the Pantheon itself!

Other places to see the sunset in Rome:
Piazza Navona is wonderful at sunset with the orange and pink tones and a typical roman atmosphere.
The top of Monte Mario, one of the highest viewing points in the city
St Peter square, a beautiful place when the sun starts to set and bathes in orange tones its large colonnade.

 

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