TERRAZZEHINC SEPTEM DOMINOS VIDERE MONTES ET TOTAM LICET AESTIMARE ROMAM
(from this point you can see the seven hills and appreciate Rome in its
entirety), these verses were written by the Roman poet M. V. Martial (Book
4, Epigram 64) in the 1st century A.D. and Giuseppe Vasi engraved them in
his 1765 Grand View of
Rome assuming Martial was referring to the Janiculum: as a matter of
fact it seems he had in mind Monte Mario, a hill far
apart from the centre of Rome, from which it is possible to have an
overall, but not very detailed view of the city. Through the centuries
painters and engravers have chosen different points for their views of
Rome. 
Map showing the best viewpoints of Rome: 1 - S. Onofrio; 2 - Piazzale del Gianicolo; 3 - Acqua Paola; 4 - Dome of St. Peter's; 5 - Castel Sant'Angelo; 6 - Terrazza del Pincio; 7 - Terrazza di Trinitą dei Monti; 8 - Piazza del Quirinale; 9 - Terrazze del Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II; 10 - Terrazze Caffarelli; 11 - Giardino degli Aranci (Rocca Savella); 12 - Roseto di Roma 
Terrazza Caffarelli al Campidoglio The signature of the 2004 European Constitution in the Palazzi Capitolini had the indirect effect of accelerating the reopening of a nice terrace which offers a striking view over most of the cupole di Roma. 
Terrazza Caffarelli - ii (terrace of Palazzo Caffarelli) The museum hosted in the two twin palaces of Piazza del Campidoglio was recently expanded to include the adjoining Palazzo Caffarelli and its terrace is now part of the museum cafeteria. 
Terrazza del Pincio The first public gardens were designed at the beginning of the XIXth centuries by the French authorities and they were completed by Pope Pius VII; they included a wide terrace overlooking Piazza del Popolo (the image shows the tip of its obelisk) and with the an excellent view of the Vatican. 
The terrace most Romans dream of and private terraces near Piazza di Spagna The wealthiest families very often had a private terrace in the form of a loggia from which they could enjoy a view over Rome. This facility adds a lot to the value of the house especially for those who entertain a great deal, either because they like it or because it is required by their job. 
Private terraces near Chiesa del Gesł In 1870 Rome became the capital of the Kingdom of Italy and in a matter of few years its population doubled. To accommodate the newcomers the owners of historical palaces were allowed to build an additional storey slightly smaller than the existing ones and in part hidden by the cornice or by the projecting roof. In many cases the owners took the occasion for providing the new apartments with terraces, which often were turned into small hanging gardens. 
Private terraces near S. Salvatore in Lauro and S. Maria dell'Anima Altre pagine di questa sezione: Cupole di Roma Logge di Roma Madonnelle di Roma Pini di Roma (di Respighi) Golden Mosaics in Rome Bestiario Romano |
