Tuesday, June 3, 2008

The Gardens at Pincio Hill

Beginning at Piazza dei Cinquecento, located in front of Rome’s central train station, turn left onto L. Einaudi and continue to walk until you reach Piazza della Repubblica. Proceed straight onto Via E. Orlando as it turns into Via L. Bissolati. There are two churches on either side of the road, Santa Susanna on the left, and the church of Santa Maria della Vittorio on the left. These churches indicate the start of Via L. Bissolati. Keep walking straight through Via Vitt. Veneto and turn left once you come to Viale dell’ Muro. The Pincio garden is located below Viale dell’Obelisca.

Pincio Hill can be found above the famous Spanish Steps. The gardens look down to Piazza del Popolo. Tourists normally tour the grounds when the sun is setting. The area is filled with planted palms, pines and evergreen oak trees that surrounding Egyptian-style obelisk. This peaceful place provides a relaxing and social setting for locals and tourists on a daily basis.

View from the Pincio Gardens

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