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St. Peter's Square – Castel Sant'Angelo (Castle of the Holy Angel) loop from Roma San Pietro

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St. Peter's Square – Castel Sant'Angelo (Castle of the Holy Angel) loop from Roma San Pietro

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St. Peter's Square – Castel Sant'Angelo (Castle of the Holy Angel) loop from Roma San Pietro

05:35

21.0km

220m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.81 km

St. Peter's Square

Highlight • Monument

St. Peter's Square is among the most famous squares in the world. It is a symbol not only of spirituality but also of culture, being among the greatest architectural works of the Western world. To understand its magnificence you have to look at it from above and you can do this by climbing inside the Dome of St. Peter. Inside the Basilica there are signs leading to the ticket office to go up to the Dome (the Basilica can be visited for free). The view you can admire from those 140 meters is unique and worth every penny paid!

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2.53 km

Castel Sant'Angelo (Castle of the Holy Angel)

Highlight • Castle

Castel Sant'Angelo is a monument of Rome located on the right bank of the Tiber in front of the homonymous bridge. The origins of Castel Sant'Angelo date back to 135 AD, when the emperor Hadrian commissioned the architect Demetriano to build a funeral mausoleum for himself and his family. In the following centuries up to the present day, the castle lost its function as a sepulcher and was subject to radical changes which gave it its current appearance. Today Castel Sant'Angelo is state property of the Italian State and is connected to the Vatican State through the fortified corridor of the "passetto".

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6.01 km

Ruins

6.69 km

Punto panoramico di Ponte Umberto I

Viewpoint

10.5 km

Momo Spiral Staircase, Vatican Museums

Highlight • Monument

The Helical Staircase in the Vatican Museums, located in Vatican City, is an architectural marvel. Although at first glance it looks like a single staircase, it is actually made up of two intertwined spirals: one to go up and the other to go down. Designed in 1932 by the Italian Giuseppe Momo, this staircase is a delight for photography lovers. If you have the opportunity to visit the Vatican Museums, don't miss this gem along with the famous Sistine Chapel.

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12.9 km

View of the Piazza del Popolo

Highlight • Viewpoint

Interestingly, there are different traditions for the name Popolo or the place. First, the name indicates that it was built with the money of the Roman population. On the other hand it reminds of poplars that should have been here in the past. According to another theory, the word 'Popolo' should have nothing to do with the word 'people', but be an old term for a parish.

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13.1 km

View of Rome from the Pincio Terrace

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Pincio Balconata is a panoramic terrace in Rome, situated above Piazza del Popolo, on the edge of Villa Borghese. It offers stunning views of the city, including the dome of St. Peter's Basilica. Designed in the early 19th century by Giuseppe Valadier, the terrace is surrounded by sculptures, trees, and a famous water clock. It is a popular spot at sunset and is freely accessible to visitors.

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14.6 km

Fontana del Peschiera

Lake

15.6 km

Spanish Steps (Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti)

Highlight • Monument

The Trinità de 'Monti staircase, a masterpiece of scenographic taste from the 18th century, was built between 1723 and 1726 by the architect Francesco de Sanctis. The staircase, built in travertine, is made up of a series of sections, 11 in total and each one made up of 12 steps, which divide, meander, meet, continuously changing direction. A series of balustrades accompanies the ramps: they interrupt the steep slope and function as a stopping point and to enjoy the landscape. The great structure, which established a connection between an area of the city with a strong French presence and the Spanish colony in the lower part, constitutes an architectural space that serves for transit, but even more as a meeting place and a pleasant stop.

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16.5 km

Montecitorio Obelisk

Highlight • Monument

Located in front of the Palazzo, seat of the Chamber of Deputies, it was entrusted to Bernini in 1653 and subsequently reformed by Carlo Fontana and Ernesto Basile.
Thanks to the Montecitorio initiative opens its doors, it is possible to easily visit the building. The tour begins at the entrance portal located in Plaza de Montecitorio and, accompanied by the palace guides, visits the most famous and evocative places of the parliamentary seat: the Hall where 630 deputies meet in plenary, the large corridor that precedes the Aula called "Transatlantica" or "Corridor of Lost Passes", the majestic stairways by Bernini that lead to the upper floors, and the large reception rooms on the second floor: the Sala della Lupa, the Sala Aldo Moro and the Sala della Regina.

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16.8 km

Pantheon (Saint Mary of the Martyrs)

Highlight • Historical Site

The largest and best preserved dome building of antiquity.

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21.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

6.82 km

1.51 km

1.27 km

825 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

2.58 km

1.26 km

542 m

269 m

143 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Sunday 21 June

36°C

23°C

37 %

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St. Peter's Square – Castel Sant'Angelo (Castle of the Holy Angel) loop from Roma San Pietro

St. Peter's Square

Castel Sant'Angelo (Castle of the Holy Angel)

Momo Spiral Staircase, Vatican Museums

View of the Piazza del Popolo

View of Rome from the Pincio Terrace

Spanish Steps (Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti)

Montecitorio Obelisk

Pantheon (Saint Mary of the Martyrs)

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