10 places to visit in Rome in a long week-end

Feb 02, 2021 546

1. The Orange Garden. The Savello Park, better known as the Orange Garden, is located on the top of Avantino Hill ( Ripa neighborhood). The trees that give it its name are in memory of San Domenico, who founded his convent here. The park was built in 1932 to a design by the architect Raffaele De Vico, who enhanced the space within the ancient walls.

On the opposite side of the fence and of the apse of Santa Sabina, the traces of the old towers and the drawbridge are still visible. From Belvedere you can enjoy a splendid view of Rome that goes from the bend of the River Tiber to Saint Peter Basilica

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