St. Peter's View

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Mathew Browne

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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Contributors

Massimo Squillace Curator

Spot contributor 3 images

Mathew Browne Admin

3 images

Jeroen Savelkouls

1 image

Diego Lancini

1 image

Getting there

Main

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

Monday, Sep 27, 2021

05:30

Night End

06:36

Dawn

07:02

Sunrise

07:40

Golden Hour Ends

18:24

Golden Hour Begins

18:59

Sunset

19:28

Dusk

20:34

Night

Weather forecast

Temperature

Cloud cover

Wind

Visibility

Pressure

Humidity

8PM

26 °C

82%

SW

3 mph

10 km

1015 mb

68%

11PM

24 °C

92%

NW

2 mph

10 km

1016 mb

78%

		Temperature	Cloud cover	Wind	Visibility	Pressure	Humidity
2AM		21 °C	100%	N 3 mph	10 km	1017 mb	86%
5AM		20 °C	58%	N 4 mph	10 km	1016 mb	89%
8AM		20 °C	34%	N 4 mph	10 km	1017 mb	84%
11AM		26 °C	12%	NE 3 mph	10 km	1017 mb	58%
2PM		29 °C	10%	SW 4 mph	10 km	1016 mb	43%
5PM		27 °C	3%	SW 9 mph	10 km	1016 mb	48%
8PM		24 °C	22%	SW 4 mph	10 km	1017 mb	64%
11PM		23 °C	91%	W 3 mph	10 km	1018 mb	69%

		Temperature	Cloud cover	Wind	Visibility	Pressure	Humidity
2AM		22 °C	95%	W 2 mph	10 km	1017 mb	78%
5AM		21 °C	100%	W 2 mph	10 km	1017 mb	81%
8AM		21 °C	100%	W 1 mph	10 km	1017 mb	80%
11AM		25 °C	100%	SW 5 mph	10 km	1018 mb	61%
2PM		27 °C	100%	SW 9 mph	10 km	1017 mb	53%
5PM		27 °C	31%	SW 7 mph	10 km	1016 mb	51%
8PM		22 °C	28%	W 6 mph	10 km	1017 mb	74%
11PM		22 °C	68%	W 3 mph	10 km	1018 mb	73%

		Temperature	Cloud cover	Wind	Visibility	Pressure	Humidity
2AM		21 °C	72%	NW 1 mph	10 km	1018 mb	77%
5AM		20 °C	93%	NE 2 mph	10 km	1017 mb	81%
8AM		20 °C	97%	NE 3 mph	10 km	1018 mb	81%
11AM		25 °C	91%	E 1 mph	10 km	1018 mb	58%
2PM		28 °C	61%	S 2 mph	10 km	1017 mb	45%
5PM		23 °C	43%	SW 9 mph	10 km	1017 mb	65%
8PM		21 °C	51%	SW 5 mph	10 km	1018 mb	80%
11PM		19 °C	1%	N 4 mph	10 km	1019 mb	82%

		Temperature	Cloud cover	Wind	Visibility	Pressure	Humidity
2AM		18 °C	1%	N 6 mph	10 km	1019 mb	84%
5AM		17 °C	0%	N 6 mph	10 km	1019 mb	82%
8AM		17 °C	3%	N 6 mph	10 km	1019 mb	79%
11AM		22 °C	70%	NE 3 mph	10 km	1019 mb	57%
2PM		26 °C	44%	SW 4 mph	10 km	1018 mb	48%
5PM		24 °C	21%	SW 10 mph	10 km	1017 mb	55%
8PM		21 °C	23%	SW 5 mph	10 km	1018 mb	67%
11PM		20 °C	8%	NW 3 mph	10 km	1018 mb	69%

		Temperature	Cloud cover	Wind	Visibility	Pressure	Humidity
2AM		18 °C	4%	N 4 mph	10 km	1018 mb	73%
5AM		17 °C	9%	N 3 mph	10 km	1017 mb	78%
8AM		17 °C	9%	NE 4 mph	10 km	1016 mb	77%
11AM		23 °C	12%	S 1 mph	10 km	1017 mb	57%
2PM		25 °C	29%	SW 6 mph	10 km	1016 mb	43%
5PM		24 °C	52%	SW 9 mph	10 km	1015 mb	44%

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