Giardino degli Aranci (Orange Garden)
Giardino degli Aranci (Parco Savello) is a free, hilltop public park on the Aventine Hill lined with bitter orange trees and anchored by a panoramic terrace — the Terrazza degli Aranci — with a sweeping 180° view over the Tiber, Trastevere, and the dome of St. Peter's Basilica. One of Rome's most romantic viewpoints.
Key facts
| Hours | Daily 07:00–18:00 Daily 07:00–20:00 Daily 07:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | free |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | Metro B – Circo Massimo (~7-min walk); Bus stop Terme Deciane/S. Prisca (~4-min walk, lines 23, 44, 160, 170, 280, 716) |
| Time needed | 30–60 minutes |
| Best time to go | Sunset for the golden-hour panorama; early morning for quiet and sunrise views |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
Locals Score
- Value9.5
- Freshness5.9
- Crowd level6.0
- Authenticity8.5
- Accessibility6.5
Frequently asked questions
- Are there toilets or facilities inside the park?
- The park has no public toilets inside. Visitors should plan accordingly before entering; the nearest facilities are typically found at nearby cafés on Via di Santa Sabina or around Circo Massimo.
- What is the history behind the Orange Garden?
- The site was a Savelli family fortress built between 1285 and 1287, then passed to the Dominican friars who turned it into a vegetable garden. In 1932, architect Raffaele De Vico transformed it into the symmetrical public park visitors enjoy today.
- How do I get to Giardino degli Aranci by public transport?
- The closest Metro stop is Circo Massimo on Line B, about a 7-minute walk uphill. The nearest bus stop (Terme Deciane/S. Prisca) is only a 4-minute walk, served by lines 23, 44, 160, 170, 280, and 716.
- Why is it called the Orange Garden?
- The park is filled with bitter orange trees, a tribute to the Dominican Order. Local legend holds that Saint Dominic himself planted the first orange tree on the site, and the original tree is still visible in the cloister of the adjacent Basilica of Santa Sabina.
- What are the opening hours of the Orange Garden?
- Hours change seasonally: October–February 07:00–18:00; March and September 07:00–20:00; April–August 07:00–21:00. The gate opens at 07:00 year-round.
- What else is worth seeing near Giardino degli Aranci?
- Just steps away is the 5th-century Basilica of Santa Sabina, and a short walk leads to the Priory of the Knights of Malta in Piazza Cavalieri di Malta, famous for its keyhole view perfectly framing St. Peter's dome. The Circus Maximus is also nearby.
- Is there an entrance fee for Giardino degli Aranci?
- No, the park is completely free to enter — no ticket, no booking required. It is managed by the Sovrintendenza Capitolina ai Beni Culturali and open to the public daily.
- What can I see from the terrace viewpoint?
- The Terrazza degli Aranci offers a 180° panorama taking in the Tiber River, the rooftops of Trastevere, the temples of the Forum Boarium, Santa Maria in Cosmedin, the Janiculum Hill, and the dome of St. Peter's Basilica in the distance.
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