Above Trastevere, and at walking distance from our house, is the Gianicolo Hill (Janiculum) with spectacular views over Rome and statues commemorating the heroes of the Risorgimento, including Garibaldi and his wife Anita.
The nearby fontana S. Paolo, or "Fontanone" ("the big fountain") which looks like the façade of a church, dates from the early 17th century and is fed by an ancient Roman aqueduct.
The Janiculum is one of the best locations in Rome for a breathtaking view of the innumerable domes and bell towers that pierce the skyline of the multi-hued architectural museum.
Other sights on the Janiculum include the church of San Pietro in Montorio, built upon the site formerly thought to be where St Peter was crucified; here, the Tempietto del Bramante, a small shrine built by Donato Bramante, marks the supposed site of Peter's death.
The Janiculum also houses several foreign research institutions, including the American Academy in Rome and the Academia de España.
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