THE 10 BEST Rome Scenic Walking Areas
Scenic Walking Areas in Rome
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What travelers are saying
- Kostas TEskilstuna, Sweden51 contributionsImpressive structure and a good workout getting to the top but it’s worth it. One more vibrant piece of Rome! Not very crowded when we visited so that was a plus!Written October 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Phi SomchaiBangkok, Thailand3,737 contributionsOur hotel was near this long and busy stretch of road. There are lots of shops on both sides of the road. There are also some restaurants and cafes too.
Even though there are lots of activities going on, you would feel very safe to walk here at night.Written January 24, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Manuela LLuxembourg City, Luxembourg6,638 contributionsNice area for walks and to visit Janiculum Hill, a fifteen-minute walk up Via Garibaldi from the place di Sant' Egidio to the summit of the Janiculum Hill with the most beautiful view of the center of Rome; the place is dedicated to Garibaldi's defence of the Roman Republic of 1849; to admire the equestrian monument of Garibaldi.Written March 14, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Maciej S1 contributionIt's a very vibrant place. A lot of restaurant, bar bistro. Every day fruits and vegetables market! Very close metro station.Written February 16, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- dapper777Monaco65,939 contributionsThe name of Via Merulana derives from the so-called "prata" or "campus Meruli", a land possession of the Merula family (or Meruli or Merli) which occupied the whole area between the Lateran and S.Maria Maggiore church during the medieval period.
The primitive route of the road was very different from the current one, in that it started near the intersection between today's Labicana and Merulana streets, cut the latter to go almost vertically towards the area now occupied by Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, touching Piazza Dante to the west and joining with the street that came out of the "Esquiline gate", that is the ancient "via Labicana".
The current via Merulana instead was opened by Gregorio XIII and completed by Sixtus V to connect the two basilicas of S. Maria Maggiore and S. Giovanni in Laterano.
Halfway there is the Palazzo Merulana, opened in 2018.
Founded in 2014, Elena and Claudio Cerasi Foundation holds a fine modern and contemporary art collection, mainly built on the works of artists from Rome and Italy in the first half of the 20th Century.
In Paris via Merulana would be a "boulevard" for those rows of imposing trees, for its rigor due to the rectilinear connection between two districts: Esquilino and Monti.
With two basilicas that look from opposite sides, two cathedrals of spirituality: San Giovanni in Laterano and Santa Maria Maggiore.
Via Merulana in the upper part (towards San Giovanni) is quieter, monks stroll, nuns who converse quietly, almost whispering. Groups of students with sweaters decorated with religious coats of arms walk together following the group leader, sing, reach the churches, but also the many Catholic boarding schools or colleges, whose windows overlook the sidewalks.
Then you go down to the intersection with via Labicana and it looks like another street. Traffic and noise increase, nuns and monks disappear, restaurants, bars, bookshops appear. The boys head to a well-known pastry, wine bar in front of Teatro Brancaccio for the usual aperitif.
The beautiful Palazzo Merulana welcomes, still fresh from restoration, those who want to visit the collection, attend book presentations and exhibitions.
Traffic has worsened a lot, but Via Merulana is more alive than ever, it is a street that has not gone out of fashion, it is still a very popular and loved street.
There are many historic shops that work because they are passed on to the heirs, children and grandchildren.
Libraries resist, such as the ancient Rotondi specializing in esotericism, food shops, the fabric shop, the numismatic shop, four historic restaurants, an oven, a bar, the knife grinder.
There is a bit of everything and there is something for everyone.
Take a walk, you will see that you will discover some of its sober and popular charm.Written March 1, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ChiefGuruDecatur, IN3,300 contributionsI found this square interesting, though not as impressive as many other Roman plazas. The Pontifical Gregorian University is the large dominating structure present along side this plaza. This is a historic Jesuit University, founded in 1551 by Ignazio di Loyola on behalf of Gregory XIII. Opposite the University stands the seventeenth-century Palazzo Muti Papazzurri. Anunique historical reference is the derivation of the name of this square. The name derives from the game of the "pilotta" (meaning "ball") which was played here since the sixteenth century. The name was imported by Romans, probably from Spain. The game consisted of hitting a ball with a hand closed in a fist or with a kind of wooden spoon against a wall. Following its introduction to Italy, the game spread among the kids who improvised games on any available wall. However, the game also became popular among the nobility who, unlike the common populace, played on specially built regulation courts. An example of these regulation courts was built in this square and then called "dell'Olmo". A good example of what this "ball" sport evolved to be today is Jai-Alai.Written August 29, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Luca Lo IaconoRome, Italy157 contributionsI ordered a Bruschetta with sausages and a Tonnarelli cacio and pepe.
Total was €18
Location is simple but practical since it's really close to Castel Sant'Angelo and buses.
Food was fine, way better than what is normally is fed to tourists but a bit overcharged + 2€ of table service which is not really nice.Written December 27, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Lindsey P20 contributionsEnjoyed a lovely walk along Tiber today. Calm and away from the pollution of the Monday traffic. Images are amazing.Written May 8, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- David DWexford, PA2,143 contributionsThis bridge is quite close to Stadio Olimpico, and crosses the River Tiber. It has interesting facades and artistic relieves at each end of the structure. The other cool thing about this was during soccer matches at Olimpico...they have food trucks lined up on each side, and you have lots of choices for sandwiches, drinks and snacks.Written March 4, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BradHong Kong, China175,461 contributionsThis is a very short little street, perhaps just 50 metres lenght, linking Via della Lungara at the Palazzo Corsini (east) with the entrance to the Botanical Garden of Rome (west). It is a nice little cobble stone lined street with buildings similar to those you will see throughout Trastevere.Written April 26, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- The Spanish Steps ApartmentRome, Italy34,212 contributionsThis is a small fountain built in 1929, on the back of which is a verse from “Jerusalem Delivered” by the 16th Century Italian poet Torquato Tasso, who died nearby. On the hill side is set a modern sarcophagus; below is a somewhat odd fountain with a stylized shield, underneath of which is a sword running into a small basin. There are swirling scrolls on either side of the sword. The fountain and surrounding area could use a bit of maintenance.Written March 25, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
