There are not too many places from where you can have some good panoramic views of Rome.
For my part, I really only knew the views from the Dome of St. Peter's Basilica, in the Vatican, and from the top of the Spanish Steps, in front of the façade of the Trinita di Monti church.
But in my last trip to Rome I had the opportunity to visit some other interesting places such as Orange Garden viewpoint, and between them, climb to the Terrace of the Quadrigas, which must undoubtedly be one of the essential visits in the Italian capital.
How to climb the Terrace of the Quadriges in Rome
La Terrace of the Quadriges It is an excellent gazebo located on the Victor Emmanuel II Monument, which can be accessed from the back of it.
There you can also go up to the gazebo ROma dal Cielo by means of a pair of elevators mounted on a modern metal structure covered in glass.
In full old City, and at the top of the Capitoline Hill, this monument that was inaugurated in 1911 in tribute to the first king of Italy, Victor Emmanuel II, it is an ideal place to have the best panoramic views of Rome.
Not only of Roman Forum, but also from the surroundings of the Venice square. so that, for example, you have good views of the Colosseum.
For go up to the Terrace of the Quadrigas, through its front stairs you have to access the interior of the monument of Victor Emmanuel II, and in this way you reach the back of it, where you find the elevators.
Schedules and prices Terrace of the Quadriges in Rome
The Terrace of the Quadrigas schedules They are every day of the week, from 9,30:19,30 a.m. to 18,45:XNUMX p.m., with the last upload at XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.
The ticket prices It is 12 euros for adults, and 2 euros for young people between 18 and 25 years old, with free access for children.
It should also be noted that on the first Sunday of each month the Admission is free.
It would be great if, in addition, it were written correctly: it is about “chariots”, not “chadrigas”; This word with an accent does not exist. It misleads in its writing and pronunciation. Really, it would be very sincerely appreciated if it was corrected. Otherwise, thank you very much for the interesting article and the excellent photos.
Gepetto, thanks for the correction, already transferred to the text.
Let's recognize that it is a very common mistake; I have verified that it is not only me who has always heard that word pronounced as an esdrújula. But come on, already corrected 🙂
It would be great if, in addition, it were written correctly: it is about “chariots”, not “chadrigas”; This word with an accent does not exist. It misleads in its writing and pronunciation. Really, it would be very sincerely appreciated if it was corrected. Otherwise, thank you very much for the interesting article and the excellent photos.
Gepetto, thanks for the correction, already transferred to the text.
Let's recognize that it is a very common mistake; I have verified that it is not only me who has always heard that word pronounced as an esdrújula. But come on, already corrected 🙂
Any place from above is impressive when you have this city below… I prefer the views from Villa Borghese, which is free and with Piazza del Popolo right in front 🙂
Any place from above is impressive when you have this city below… I prefer the views from Villa Borghese, which is free and with Piazza del Popolo right in front 🙂
The views from the top of the altar of the Fatherland are impressive as you say. You can also go up a section without having to pay the ticket. But Rome, thanks to its hills, has impressive places to see the city from above: The viewpoint of Mount Gianicolo or the Orange Garden on the Aventine, the Pincio...
Thanks for your contribution. I make a note to go to those places on a next trip to Rome.
The views from the top of the altar of the Fatherland are impressive as you say. You can also go up a section without having to pay the ticket. But Rome, thanks to its hills, has impressive places to see the city from above: The viewpoint of Mount Gianicolo or the Orange Garden on the Aventine, the Pincio...
Thanks for your contribution. I make a note to go to those places on a next trip to Rome.