Timeline
16:13
Grab a coffee or a light snack at La Casina dell'Orologio. It is open from 09:00 to 21:00, so it will be ready for you well before the evening rush.
16:28
Walk through the Pincio park. The garden is quiet in the late afternoon and provides a green path up toward the viewpoint.
16:58
Arrive at the Monument to the Cairoli Brothers terrace. Look out over the center of Rome as the sun sets toward the WSW. The golden light from 16:20 will be fading into the blue hour.
17:33
Head to Bistrot Giudice for a drink or a bite to eat. It is open until 21:00 on weekdays, giving you time to settle in after the sunset view.
Local tip
The terrace at the Monument to the Cairoli Brothers is the prime spot for the WSW sunset. Arrive a few minutes early to secure a good spot on the railing or steps.
Check before you go
- Bistrot Giudice closes at 21:00 on weekdays (Mo-Sa). If you are visiting on a Sunday, it opens at 15:30 but closes at 21:00.
Worth knowing
- Bistrot Giudice is open at 17:33 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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