Italy St. Peter's View

10 images 6 contributors

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

Mathew Browne

38mm214sf/16ISO 64

Mathew Browne

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
St. Peter's View

St. Peter's View

Massimo Squillace

180mm1.6sf/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, Dec 1, 2022

05:40

Night End

06:48

Dawn

07:18

Sunrise

08:03

Golden Hour Ends

15:57

Golden Hour Begins

16:40

Sunset

17:12

Dusk

18:20

Night

Weather forecast
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4AM 7 °C 33%

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7AM 7 °C 65%

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10AM 10 °C 26%

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1PM 13 °C 22%

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4PM 13 °C 60%

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7PM 11 °C 69%

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10PM 10 °C 48%

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71%
Temperature Cloud cover Wind Visibility Pressure Humidity
1AM 10 °C 64%

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71%
4AM 11 °C 97%

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7AM 10 °C 94%

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1PM 14 °C 100%

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4PM 13 °C 100%

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89%
4AM 12 °C 100%

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81%
7AM 11 °C 100%

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90%
10AM 13 °C 91%

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81%
1PM 16 °C 95%

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71%
4PM 14 °C 83%

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73%
7PM 12 °C 79%

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79%
10PM 11 °C 29%

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79%
Temperature Cloud cover Wind Visibility Pressure Humidity
1AM 10 °C 18%

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79%
4AM 10 °C 5%

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83%
7AM 10 °C 15%

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10AM 13 °C 66%

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1PM 15 °C 67%

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4PM 14 °C 72%

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77%
7PM 12 °C 45%

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87%
10PM 12 °C 91%

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87%
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