What are the nearest attractions to Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi?

Attractions near Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi: Castel Gandolfo Ciampino International Airport (CIA) Appian Way and Aurelian Walls (Via Appia Antica e Mure Aureliane)

What else should I know about attractions in Rome?

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Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi - What To Know BEFORE You Go

The basics

While it is possible to walk up to Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi, there are easier options. Segway, scooter, and Vespa tours of the city make light work of the ascent, and allow travelers to cover more ground in limited time. Many sightseeing and food tours of the Trastevere neighborhood include a stop at Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi, allowing participants to soak up the views, which stretch across the historic center of Rome.

Things to know before you go

Wear sunscreen and a hat; Piazzale Guiseppe Garibaldi offers little shade.
Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi is a must-do for families, with a small puppet theater and carnival rides nearby.
At the foot of Janiculum Hill, you’ll find lots of cafés, restaurants, and bars in the mostly pedestrianized Trastevere neighborhood.

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Private Vatican Tours

Gianicolo Cannon

Every day at noon, a cannon near the piazza fires off a blank round, creating an almighty noise that reverberates around Trastevere and beyond. The tradition of firing the cannon first began in 1847 in an effort by Pope Pius IX to set a standard time for Rome’s church bells. Though there was a hiatus during the World Wars, the cannon has been sounding off regularly since 1959. While it might make travelers jump, locals are well used to its loud boom marking the passing time.

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