Via Della Conciliazione
Via Della Conciliazione
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Neighborhood: Vatican / Borgo
Frocked priests, colorful Swiss Guards, insistent souvenir shop owners, flag-waving tour guides, and pilgrims from around the world. This is the Vatican and Borgo, Rome's most recognized neighborhood which acts as Vatican City's front yard. Aside from the souvenir boutiques and a few food spots, the only business conducted here is papal. In the daytime, the tiny medieval sector bustles with holy activity, as visitors vie for elbow room, or stand in line for a visit. Once the sun sets, the neighborhood is transformed into a quiet and picturesque hamlet.
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2 contributions
Nov 2022
Beware of CAFE ARTE ITALIANA on via della Conciliazione near the Vatican. Off hand service, pushy for tips and extremely expensive. 2 x coffee, two single potions of apple tart. €42! €6.12 service charge
move on, plenty of good cafes in the same district.
move on, plenty of good cafes in the same district.
Written November 14, 2022
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The Spanish Steps Apartment
Rome, Italy33,912 contributions
Mar 2022
This is the major street in the Borgo which runs from St. Peter’s Basilica to Castel Sant’Angelo and the Tiber river. The road was constructed between 1936 and 1950, when Mussolini, unfortunately, destroyed large sections of the area in front of St. Peter’s. The street is always busy, but provides a great view of the Vatican.
Written March 15, 2022
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Mairwen1
United Kingdom11,165 contributions
Jun 2022
Via della Conciliazione is the best way to approach St Peters and the Vatican. We walked along this wide thoroughfare and the closer we got, the larger St Peter’s loomed - it was an amazing sight.
From the central Rome, we crossed Pont Sant Angelo, (probably Rome’s most beautiful bridge) and turned left in front of Castel Sant Angelo where we caught our first glimpse of St Peter’s in the distance, right at the end of Via Conciliazione.
Interestingly, the street looks as straight as a dart but in fact, the buildings on either side jut out at different points and don’t really line up very well at all. Traffic islands on both sides and rows of stone obelisk lampposts create a neat trick of making it look like a dead straight road.
Although the traffic can be heavy, the pavements on both sides are wide.
From the central Rome, we crossed Pont Sant Angelo, (probably Rome’s most beautiful bridge) and turned left in front of Castel Sant Angelo where we caught our first glimpse of St Peter’s in the distance, right at the end of Via Conciliazione.
Interestingly, the street looks as straight as a dart but in fact, the buildings on either side jut out at different points and don’t really line up very well at all. Traffic islands on both sides and rows of stone obelisk lampposts create a neat trick of making it look like a dead straight road.
Although the traffic can be heavy, the pavements on both sides are wide.
Written March 20, 2023
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia50,924 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
Via della Conciliazione is an important and significant road, and one with a lot of history, much of it modern. It is the road leading to and in front of Saint Peter's Basilica, in the Vatican. You get some really great views along this road. The best view is, I think of Saint Peter's Basilica, as you walk towards the great church. This is a view not to be missed.
Written October 11, 2017
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V-Gordon-O
Melbourne25 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
Do not use this service. I cashed $1,300 at the rate shown (a very attractive rate) but was only given €676.30. I questioned this and was told that there was a commission fee of 19.90% of the transaction. I then said that i had changed my mind and please cancel the transaction only to be told that it was too late. $259 for a currency exchange is an absolute rip off.
Be warned. Be warned.
Be warned. Be warned.
Written August 26, 2014
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AMohsen
Port Said, Egypt567 contributions
Feb 2020
This is one of the most popular streets in Europe, which is commonly shown on TV and in movies. This is the picturesque road to St Peter square.
Written January 27, 2021
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omid55
Tehran, Iran262 contributions
Nov 2019
Nice Pedestrian Walkway to Saint Peter's Square
This impressive wide street connects Castel Sant'Angelo to Saint Peters Square.
Very good photo stop!
This impressive wide street connects Castel Sant'Angelo to Saint Peters Square.
Very good photo stop!
Written August 30, 2020
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Olga N
St. Petersburg, Russia60 contributions
Oct 2019
Don't ever eat in the restaurant named "Caffe'", Via della Conciliazione 4F (angle with Via della Traspontina)! You will get small portions and not tasty food for very high prices, no service at all, but you will pay extra money for the "service" included (from 5 euro!). No Wi Fi in the restaurant, no oil, vinegar, salt and paper on the tables, and if you ask them for cheese for your pasta they will bring it, sift it a bit and take away back! What a shame!
Written October 27, 2019
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Brad
Hong Kong, China174,706 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
Via della Conciliazione is a straight avenue that links Castel Sant'Angelo (Rome) to Piazza San Pietro (Holy See) on the north and northeast side of the Tiber River. You can use road to cover the distance between these two attraction areas when visiting these attraction areas during your holiday.
There are some restaurants, souvenir shops and even another church by the name of Chiesa Santa Maria in Transpontina that you can visit along Via della Conciliazione. Otherwise, simply enjoy the view as you approach St. Peter's Basilica from the east. If you ware walking east towards the Castle, don't forget to turn around from time to time to see and take pictures of St. Peter's.
Tip: As you walk the distance between Castel Sant'Angelo to Piazza San Pietro, look for the Dragon Wall fountains on the side of the street. Here you can drink some fresh, cool and clean water or top up your water bottles. These are neat fountains for fun picture taking as well.
There are some restaurants, souvenir shops and even another church by the name of Chiesa Santa Maria in Transpontina that you can visit along Via della Conciliazione. Otherwise, simply enjoy the view as you approach St. Peter's Basilica from the east. If you ware walking east towards the Castle, don't forget to turn around from time to time to see and take pictures of St. Peter's.
Tip: As you walk the distance between Castel Sant'Angelo to Piazza San Pietro, look for the Dragon Wall fountains on the side of the street. Here you can drink some fresh, cool and clean water or top up your water bottles. These are neat fountains for fun picture taking as well.
Written May 21, 2015
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Albywon
Sydney, Australia13,666 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
This Street leads to the Vatican entrance and St Peters Basicilica. It is a pedestrian thoroughfare. Today I had a nice reflection after a thunderstorm.
Written October 2, 2019
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Nous y avons été fin décembre et le parking y était très compliqué car l'avenue est rendue "piétonnière" (eu égard aux mesures de sécurité imposées par Rome). Le plus simple est de s'y rendre en taxi, voire en métro.
Written March 11, 2019
Welke toeristische bezienswaardigheden zijn er op de via della conciliazione in Rome zelf?
Written April 2, 2018
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