Italy St. Peter's View

10 images 6 contributors

Mathew Browne

Mathew Browne

Jeff Martin

70mm1/10sf/8ISO 100

2 comments
Sunrise taken from the Ponte Umberto 1.

Sunrise taken from the Ponte Umberto 1.

Thom Newman

154mm5sf/18ISO 100
St. Peter's View

St. Peter's View

Massimo Squillace

70mm2.5sf/16ISO 100
St. Peter's View

St. Peter's View

Massimo Squillace

180mm1.6sf/11ISO 100

Mathew Browne

38mm214sf/16ISO 64
St. Peter's View

St. Peter's View

Jeroen Savelkouls

A view of St. Peter's Cathedral shoot from Ponte Umberto I at sunset with the city lights on

A view of St. Peter's Cathedral shoot from Ponte Umberto I at sunset with the city lights on

Diego Lancini

70mm1/80sf/8ISO 100
St. Peter's View

St. Peter's View

Massimo Squillace

50mm10sf/11ISO 100

Mathew Browne

98mm10sf/16ISO 64
About this spot
This spot offers a spectacular view of St. Peter’s Basilica from the Tiber. Unlike all the other Papal Major Basilicas, it is wholly within the territory, and thus the sovereign jurisdiction, of the Vatican City State, and not that of Italy. It is the most prominent building in the Vatican City, and its dome is a dominant feature of the skyline of Rome. Probably the largest church in Christendom, one may be surprised to learn that St. Peter is neither the Pope's official seat nor first in rank among the Major Basilicas of Rome. This honor is held by the Pope's cathedral, the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran which is the mother church of all churches in communion with the Catholic Church.

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Getting there
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Ponte Umberto I, Ponte Umberto I, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

41.902391000, 12.471369000

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Directions

This view is taken from the bridge at the junction between Lungotevere Tor di Nona and Ponte Umberto I. It is best reached by public transport, or on foot. From Piazza Venezia head to the bus stop in Via del Plebiscito (180m), take the 30, 70, 81, 87, 492, or 628 bus to Corso del Rinascimento and get out at Via Zanardelli after 4 stops. Walk for about 2 minutes (100m) to the Tiber. Or walk from Piazza Venezia - about 19 mins at a leisurely pace (1.5 km). I would only consider travelling by car if visiting well before sunrise. Parking fees apply between 08:00 and 23:00 (excluding holidays and Sundays).
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Today's times

Thursday, Apr 25, 2024

04:30

Night End

05:45

Dawn

06:13

Sunrise

06:53

Golden Hour Ends

19:24

Golden Hour Begins

20:02

Sunset

20:32

Dusk

21:47

Night

Weather forecast
Temperature Cloud cover Wind Visibility Pressure Humidity
2AM 11 °C 14%

SE 7 mph

10 km

1010 mb

77%
5AM 10 °C 64%

SE 6 mph

10 km

1011 mb

79%
8AM 12 °C 93%

SE 7 mph

10 km

1012 mb

70%
11AM 15 °C 100%

S 6 mph

10 km

1013 mb

60%
2PM 18 °C 90%

S 9 mph

10 km

1012 mb

50%
5PM 17 °C 66%

S 10 mph

10 km

1012 mb

56%
8PM 13 °C 67%

S 5 mph

10 km

1013 mb

75%
11PM 12 °C 75%

E 4 mph

10 km

1014 mb

81%
Temperature Cloud cover Wind Visibility Pressure Humidity
2AM 11 °C 81%

NE 4 mph

10 km

1014 mb

80%
5AM 10 °C 46%

NE 5 mph

10 km

1015 mb

79%
8AM 13 °C 74%

NE 4 mph

10 km

1016 mb

67%
11AM 19 °C 100%

SE 5 mph

10 km

1016 mb

46%
2PM 22 °C 76%

S 12 mph

10 km

1016 mb

38%
5PM 21 °C 18%

SW 11 mph

10 km

1016 mb

42%
8PM 15 °C 31%

SW 4 mph

10 km

1016 mb

62%
11PM 13 °C 77%

N 4 mph

10 km

1018 mb

68%
Temperature Cloud cover Wind Visibility Pressure Humidity
2AM 12 °C 61%

NE 6 mph

10 km

1018 mb

75%
5AM 11 °C 56%

NE 5 mph

10 km

1017 mb

78%
8AM 14 °C 76%

NE 5 mph

10 km

1018 mb

69%
11AM 22 °C 100%

NE 5 mph

10 km

1018 mb

43%
2PM 26 °C 97%

SW 4 mph

10 km

1018 mb

30%
5PM 24 °C 15%

W 8 mph

10 km

1017 mb

35%
8PM 18 °C 16%

W 3 mph

10 km

1017 mb

56%
11PM 16 °C 8%

N 5 mph

10 km

1018 mb

62%
Temperature Cloud cover Wind Visibility Pressure Humidity
2AM 15 °C 10%

N 7 mph

10 km

1018 mb

72%
5AM 14 °C 99%

NE 6 mph

10 km

1018 mb

69%
8AM 18 °C 96%

NE 4 mph

10 km

1017 mb

66%
11AM 24 °C 45%

S 3 mph

10 km

1017 mb

44%
2PM 26 °C 31%

SW 9 mph

10 km

1017 mb

38%
5PM 24 °C 35%

SW 8 mph

10 km

1017 mb

41%
8PM 19 °C 18%

W 3 mph

10 km

1017 mb

53%
11PM 17 °C 0%

NE 4 mph

10 km

1018 mb

52%
Temperature Cloud cover Wind Visibility Pressure Humidity
2AM 15 °C 0%

NE 6 mph

10 km

1018 mb

69%
5AM 15 °C 0%

NE 6 mph

10 km

1017 mb

79%
8AM 18 °C 0%

NE 5 mph

10 km

1017 mb

68%
11AM 25 °C 0%

SE 3 mph

10 km

1016 mb

42%
2PM 27 °C 0%

S 12 mph

10 km

1014 mb

31%
5PM 26 °C 62%

S 14 mph

10 km

1013 mb

34%
8PM 20 °C 67%

S 6 mph

10 km

1012 mb

44%
11PM 20 °C 96%

SE 10 mph

10 km

1012 mb

46%
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