Timeline
16:18
Grab a coffee or a light lunch at Anima Mundi. It is a lounge and bar open from 10:00, so you can settle in early without rushing.
16:38
Walk up to the Palatine Hill museum entrance. The site opens at 08:30, so it is fully accessible. Start your exploration from the central area.
16:53
Head to the Casa di Augusto. It is a short 3-minute walk WSW from the main anchor. This spot offers the right alignment to watch the sun set toward the WSW.
17:03
Stay at the Casa di Augusto for the sunset. The sun dips at 17:03, casting that specific golden light described for this date.
17:23
Grattacheccaro "Alla Fonte d'Oro"
End the evening with a shaved ice treat at Grattacheccaro "Alla Fonte d'Oro" near the Casa di Augusto. It stays open until 01:00, perfect for a late finish.
Local tip
The Palatine Hill closes early in winter. Make sure you enter before the 16:30 closing time for the Jan 2-Feb 15 period.
Check before you go
- Palatine Hill hours are 08:30-16:30 in January.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Rome/Vatican (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).