The Aventine Hill No one can deny that Rome is the true city of romance. The Eternal city offers some of the most romantic corners from which you can admire charming views. To find them, you only need to know where to look. Going to the Aventine Hill with your significant other will really impress them to the point that all they’ll want to do is come back to the Eternal city. Rome lies on seven hills: Aventine, Caelian, Capitoline, Esquiline, Palatine, Quirinal, and Viminal. The Aventine Hill is the one that surely offers the most fascinating locations for a date (or even for a day out exploring the city). From spring to fall, you’ll find the best option for you to spend a lovely day. Reason #4 to visit the Aventine Hill: Giardino degli Aranci Savello Park, also known as “Giardino degli Aranci”, is a popular terrace right on top of the Aventino Hill. This destination is one of the favorites among couples, as the breathtaking view you admire from there scores really high when trying to impress someone. Born at the beginning of 1900’s as some priests’ vegetables garden, it became a space open to everyone in 1932. The garden is surrounded by oranges trees, hence the name. It’s open to the public; however, there are some restrictions depending on the period of the year. From October to February, it’s open from 7am to 6pm. In March and September, you can go in from 7am to 8pm. From April to August, you’re free to visit from 7am to 9pm. It’s also very easy to get there: you’re only a few minutes or a bus away from the Trastevere neighborhood! Reason #3 to visit the Aventine Hill: The Sovereign Order of Malta The Sovereign Order of Malta is a
The Aventine Hill No one can deny that Rome is the true city of romance. The Eternal city offers some of the most romantic corners from which you can admire charming views. To find them, you only need to know where to look. Going to the Aventine Hill with your significant other will really impress
The Order of Malta In Rome As you’d expect from a big city, you can’t really run out of things to do in Rome. After visiting the most common sites in the Eternal City, you just can’t miss the main residence of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta (SMOM). Symbol of the SMOM. The Order of Malta: a bit of history Founded in 1048 in Jerusalem, it's a religious order of the Catholic Church. It is one of the oldest religious orders in the world. It originally came to life to care for pilgrims of any ethnicity and faith, with the name of Order of St. John of Jerusalem. Since 1291, the order acquired and lost its land various times, moving from Cyprus to Rhodes, to Malta, where it was finally given its own territory in 1530. In 1834, the Order definitively settled in Rome, from where you can admire its properties (and the view they offer) to this day. Another location linked to the Order of Malta is Via Giulia, where you can find a big fountain (il Mascherone). The unique fact about this fountain is that it didn't always supply water. In fact, in 1720, to celebrate the election of the new Grand Master of the Order, the street was all decorated and the fountain started to dispense wine. The celebration got so big that it lasted for more than a few days. You can walk past the Mascherone to this day, and if you want to know more about its history and origins, we recommend our Secret Rome Tour. Fountain "Il Mascherone" in Via Giulia. The Order of Malta on the Aventine Hill This unusual destination is unknown to some, as the Order operates in many countries, assisting people medically, economically, and more. The unique place where the
The Order of Malta In Rome As you’d expect from a big city, you can’t really run out of things to do in Rome. After visiting the most common sites in the Eternal City, you just can’t miss the main residence of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta (SMOM). Symbol of the SMOM. The Order
