Piazza San Pietro in Montorio
Piazza San Pietro in Montorio
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Neighbourhood: Trastevere
Trastevere ("beyond the Tiber") is like a faded postcard, a little worn around the edges but still charming. With its wide-open piazzas, meandering streets, weathered Renaissance buildings, and overgrown personality, it's become an irresistible mecca for visitors. Trastevere is an enclave of entertainment - a rotating set of street performers entertains almost every night, and unforgettable eateries and bars pepper its piazzas and side streets. For a trip to the past, visit the southern and western flanks of Trastevere for pockets of yesteryear, less traversed areas with a residual 1960s and 70s Roman vibe.
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dapper777
Monaco65,912 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
When we reached the square, we had almost the same seansation we have when we are on the Pincio belvedere.
This is the square where are the homonymous church (built on the site where tradition says that St. Peter was crucified) and the Academy of Spain, which is located in a former convent.
This convent, in 1876, was ceded by the Italian state to Spain, to which it still belongs, and destined by Spain to host the Royal Academy of Spain in Rome
The panorama of Rome from this square is breathtaking and covers almost the whole city.
The name "Montorio" derives from of "Mons aureus" or "Monte d'oro", for the yellowish clay, called also "mica aurea", which the soil of Janiculum hill, where the church is placed, is made of.
The square in front of the church of San Pietro was set up in 1605 thanks to the financial support of King Philip III of Spain, enriched by a column surmounted by the cross, placed in 1657 with the aim of delimiting the area of the churchyard.
The column, after its temporary placing in the nineteenth century at 'Fontana dell'Acqua Paola', was moved to its current position in 1941.
The square was also decorated with a seventeenth-century fountain called "La Castigliana", built by the will of Philip III with the emblems of the kingdom of Castile.
Destroyed by the French cannons in 1849, during the French siege of Rome, it was temporarily replaced by the so-called 'Fontana del Trullo' from Piazza del Popolo, and subsequently transferred to Piazza Nicosia, where it is still placed.
We loved the view of Rome from this square: absolutely astonishing and awe-inspiring.
From here, we walked down nicely through Via Garibaldi towards Trastevere.
This is the square where are the homonymous church (built on the site where tradition says that St. Peter was crucified) and the Academy of Spain, which is located in a former convent.
This convent, in 1876, was ceded by the Italian state to Spain, to which it still belongs, and destined by Spain to host the Royal Academy of Spain in Rome
The panorama of Rome from this square is breathtaking and covers almost the whole city.
The name "Montorio" derives from of "Mons aureus" or "Monte d'oro", for the yellowish clay, called also "mica aurea", which the soil of Janiculum hill, where the church is placed, is made of.
The square in front of the church of San Pietro was set up in 1605 thanks to the financial support of King Philip III of Spain, enriched by a column surmounted by the cross, placed in 1657 with the aim of delimiting the area of the churchyard.
The column, after its temporary placing in the nineteenth century at 'Fontana dell'Acqua Paola', was moved to its current position in 1941.
The square was also decorated with a seventeenth-century fountain called "La Castigliana", built by the will of Philip III with the emblems of the kingdom of Castile.
Destroyed by the French cannons in 1849, during the French siege of Rome, it was temporarily replaced by the so-called 'Fontana del Trullo' from Piazza del Popolo, and subsequently transferred to Piazza Nicosia, where it is still placed.
We loved the view of Rome from this square: absolutely astonishing and awe-inspiring.
From here, we walked down nicely through Via Garibaldi towards Trastevere.
Written 11 March 2020
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dapper777
Monaco65,912 contributions
Sept 2021 • Friends
Once you have finished visiting the church of San Pietro in Montorio, it is certainly worth stopping for a few minutes to observe the square where the church was built.
The square in front of the church was arranged in 1605.
The column with a cross was placed here in 1657 with the aim of marking the area of the churchyard.
From the square you can enjoy a rare and unique view of Rome, with in the foreground the bell tower of the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere.
Furthermore (and this is a real object of curiosity that few people know) it is possible to see a strange mushroom-shaped construction made of reinforced concrete.
It is an air opening of what, during the Second World War, was a bunker, built in the area for the inhabitants in case of Anglo-American bombing, during the Second World War.
The square in front of the church was arranged in 1605.
The column with a cross was placed here in 1657 with the aim of marking the area of the churchyard.
From the square you can enjoy a rare and unique view of Rome, with in the foreground the bell tower of the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere.
Furthermore (and this is a real object of curiosity that few people know) it is possible to see a strange mushroom-shaped construction made of reinforced concrete.
It is an air opening of what, during the Second World War, was a bunker, built in the area for the inhabitants in case of Anglo-American bombing, during the Second World War.
Written 30 November 2021
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Brad
Hong Kong, China175,414 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
This is a flat terraced area just outside the Church of San Pietro in Montorio. In addition to visiting the late 15th century church and seeing Bramante's Temple monument, you will find a column monument with cross in the square and some nice views to the east and southeast. Convenient to experience before or after your church visit. Then carry on with other intended sightseeing in Trastevere.
Written 29 April 2024
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Carla A
6 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Today I took this tour and to my great joy the guide was Anna Maria.
I would define it as a "three living dogs" every time I am left speechless by the enormous knowledge that comes out of that mouth, what else can I say, beautiful Rome, a fantastic association.
I would define it as a "three living dogs" every time I am left speechless by the enormous knowledge that comes out of that mouth, what else can I say, beautiful Rome, a fantastic association.
Written 1 November 2023
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