Giardino degli Aranci

This was a very peaceful garden to sit in and read early morning. Tourists began coming in from 10:30am. Locals use the park as an outdoor exercise area, which is wonderful to see. Locals also use this area early morning to walk their dogs. There was a musician playing music and towards the afternoon people started putting up stands to sell souvenirs etc. The views of the city from this garden is wonderful. The only issue I have is that the park is not as well maintained as it appears in photographs on the internet.

Beautiful place to watch the sunset! 🌅 There was some construction going on when I visited, which partly blocked the view, but I still managed to capture some lovely photos. The garden is smaller than I expected, yet absolutely charming. Peaceful atmosphere — people strolling around, a man playing the violin, birds singing, and beautiful trees all around. It felt like a little fairytale. ✨

Beautiful park with a lot of shade from the umbrella pines. Orange trees also present 👍. Very peaceful. Potable water fountain is nice and fresh. The view of the city is still blocked for construction as of 09/2025. Maybe it will be done next year.

Cool spot for sunset, but it's under construction, so you can't go on the steps. You will need to put your phone through the fence to get a sunset Pic. Gets busy for sunset, so get there 30 min before or you won't have a spot to stick phone through the fence for the photo.

They had close the balcony. There is not enough to see. The walk to the garden is nice and the neighborhood is full of history . There is ‘ the mouth of the truth’ in the front garden door and free drinking watter

May 2025. The popular view of the vatican was blocked by some renovations. It's still an interesting little park with nice views and orange trees with actual fruit.

Beautiful garden! Pity that the place to see the panoramic view is currently under construction. Everyone minds their own business whether it’s dog owners having fun with their four-legged friends, a yoga group, or a serene watercolor painter. The garden itself has a very calming atmosphere.

Beautiful views and gardens. Serene and stunning location. Definitely a must try when visiting Rome.

I'm finally getting around to sharing my feedback about my visit to Giardino degli Aranci (Orange Tree Garden) while in Rome visiting for the 1st time , on Sunday 10/01/2023 - 1pm. Better late than never! ;) This small park is known for its panoramic view of St. Peter's Basilica dome and is located on Aventine Hill, right next to the Basilica di Santa Sabina (must see!) and nearby the Aventine Keyhole (see pics & video included in this review). IMO, I wouldn't make a trip solely to see this site but would definitely check out if you're already in the area since park is a nice spot to relax for a bit because it is shaded w/ tall orange trees and there are multiple benches located around the park for guests to enjoy. Here are a few additional helpful tidbits : - - - no restrooms onsite - - - does have a water fountain - - - no fee to visit Hope this info helps! Rebecca visiting from Austin, Texas (United States)

This was a nice little park in the city. Our vespa tour took us here to get a nice view of the city. There was live music with a talented street performer there and many people walking around.

This is a small park on a hill that over looks Rome in the direction of the Vatican. You definitely need a car to get up here and parking has to be paid for using a City of Rome parking app. The park is enclosed by a high wall and it is so quiet. Once you enter, the city noise is all but gone. As you approach the viewing terrace you can see the Vatican Basilica in the distance. The Basilica has the optical illusion effect of getting smaller the closer to the terrace you walk so check it out from the end of the walkway and watch it shrink as you walk toward it. There is one of the potable water fountains you'll find all over Rome here in the park. You can definitely refill you water bottle at any of these water fountains around town including this one. The park is a short walk from the 'Key hole'. You might see a line of people waiting there for a look and some days there is a food truck there as well.

This park with orange trees offers such beautiful views of Rome! The garden and the church, Basilica di Santa Sabina, are both free to enter. We didn't get to watch the sunset here, but I bet that would've been pretty.

This garden/park was stunning and I absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting Rome! We were told about it by a restaurateur or we would have never known. It's totally free too-bring a picnic! We loved this park and wish we had found out about before our last day in Rome!.

Beautiful view of Rome from this park. I stopped by here in the evening, actually I was taken here by a local host as they wanted to show me the city of Rome. We parked our car by a church and walked. As soon as we turned the corner, yes I saw the San Pietro (St Peter's) dome. Some were there with their tripod taking night pictures. If you continue to walk further, the concrete fence is think enough to put your camera to take some night pictures. I didn't see many people the night I was there as it was still cold in early March but I bet they will be busy with couples in warmer months. I was on my way to business dinner and was hard walking with my heels. Coming here with flat shoes will be highly recommended.

161-2016: Also known as Giardino Savello (named after the Savelli) was constructed between the year 1285 and 1287 as part of the Basilica di Santa Sabina. Once used by the monks as a vegetable garden, it was converted to its actual use in 1932 and opened to the public. The presence of many orange trees has made the park being dubbed as Parco degli Aranci. The beauty of this park is undoubtedly amplified by the great view on Rome, as well as an amazing optic view of the Saint Paul's cathedral. The closer you get to the end of yhe garden the further it looks, whereas the further you get from the edge, the closer it appears. Very calm and soothing, this garden also provides shades as well as a good way to rest from walking up and down hills... It may not be widely known to the mainstream tourists and yet many are those that stroll around and take pictures... Right outside the garden there also is a truly nice fountain (I took a picture of). I truly enjoyed myself taking the time to visit this touristic spot and I recommend it to everyone. Should you be interested to know anything further, here are the website in italian https://it.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giardino_degli_Aranci and in English http://www.italyguides.it/en/lazio/rome/districts-of-rome/aventine/giardino-degli-aranci

From this vantage point you can see most of the major sites of Rome. A bit of of a skyline view, but it's not really high enough to get the full layout. The park is also a quiet green place to relax or picnic, but for tourists it's not a super exciting spot.

One of Rome's most stunning parks is free to get into, and never fails to impress. This refined orange grove transmits peace and tranquillity - but the best thing about it is surely the breathtaking views from the terrace. Gaze across at St Peter's dome, follow the green line of the river winding through Trastevere, or try your hand at naming Rome's famous monuments, most of which are visible from here, including the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, Trinità dei Monti and many more. Sadly, visitors aren't encouraged to sit on the grass but it's still a pleasant place to while away some time. The oranges are bitter, people! Don't steal them and then spit them out.

One of the most beautiful places to admire Rome from. Most people don't stop here on the way up when going to see the famous keyhole (located a few steps away) but I prefer this place - less wait (last weekend the queue to look inside the keyhole was super long, the garden was crowded but you could make your way to the front in a minute). This beautiful garden, also called Parco Savello, is a part of the church of Santa Sabina (worth going in, it is a 5th Century church) and from there you have a great view of Rome, from Palazzo Venezia all the way to Trastevere, with the "Cupolone" (Saint Peter's dome) in the middle. The entrance to the park is on the side, next to the church, where the "mascherone" - the big 1593 fountain with the face - is. You'll find many couples having wedding photos taken here. Be careful after it rains because there are puddles everywhere.

Nice Garden Great views? Check! Orange trees? Check! If you're in the area, check it out. It's a nice enough garden, but it is certainly not a must-do item.