Janiculum Terrace

The Janiculum is not one of Rome's seven classical hills, but it is the highest next to the centre. In 1849 it saw the defence of the Roman Republic against the French, which is why the terrace on Piazza Garibaldi is dominated by his equestrian statue and the avenue is lined with busts of his volunteers.

From the parapet you see the centre from end to end, from the Pantheon to the Vittoriano. Every day at 12:00 a blank cannon shot is fired below the terrace, a tradition begun in 1847 so that churches could set their bells to the right time.