There are so many wonderful spots to watch the sun going down in the Eternal City that it can be hard to select just where to go for the best view.
The Spanish Steps is an obvious choice. Take a seat on the sun warmed marble and enjoy the ochre buildings in the vicinity up real close.
The steps were restored in 2015/2016 with funding provided by Bulgari. Since then the ‘no drinks or food’ rule has been strictly observed thus ending our first night ritual of enjoying a glass of fizz as we watched the sun go down.
Fortunately there is a gorgeous wine bar perfectly placed at the top of the steps, Il Palazzetto, which is part of the Hassler Hotel. From here you can watch the sun go down in style.
Another well known spot for sunset viewing is Ponte Umberto where the setting sun is beautifully reflected in the Tiber River.
After you have witnessed the sun going down it is but a short walk from the bridge to
The Gin Corner, located in Hotel Adriano, where the bar stocks gins from all over the world. Classic as well as inovative cocktails are also available.
Another sunset spot that comes to mind is atop Janiculum Hill. Here you can have a view of St Peters Basilica on one side .....
......and the whole city set out at your feet on the other.
All under the watchful eye of Garibaldi
Before you begin your ascent to the top of the hill stop in at Les Vignerons wine store ( Via Goffredo Mameli, 61, Trastevere) and pick up a bottle of natural wine or fizz to toast the moment
A newcomer to the sunset scene is
La Rinascente, a department store on Via del Tritone, where you can enjoy drinks and nibbles on their rooftop terrace. However do bear in mind that it tends to get extremely busy with people just here for the view.
Who can blame them when you are treated to skies like this.
If you would like an entirely different view as the sun goes down then try Pianoalto (Lungotevere Portuense, 200) who have taken over the rooftop space that once belonged to Pasticcio
Your sunset view here is of the Gazometro, a modern day Roman landmark, as well as Roa’s ‘She Wolf’ in Testaccio
Finally, for the ultimate Roman sunset view, treat yourselves to a Michelin starred meal at
Aroma
The view as the sun slips away with the illuminated Colosseum in the foreground is truly iconic.
