Balconata del Pincio
Balconata del Pincio is a scenic viewpoint in Municipio Roma I, Rome, Lazio. Balconata del Pincio is situated nearby to Piazzale Napoleone Primo, as well as near the church Monastery of the Order of Saint Augustine.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Santa Maria del Popolo and Flaminio Obelisk.
Santa Maria del Popolo
Church
Photo: Karelj, Public domain.
The Parish Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo is a titular church and a minor basilica in Rome run by the Augustinian order. It stands on the north side of Piazza del Popolo, one of the most famous squares in the city. Santa Maria del Popolo is situated 120 metres west of Balconata del Pincio.
Flaminio Obelisk
Photo: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY 4.0.
The Flaminio Obelisk is one of the thirteen ancient obelisks in Rome, Italy. It is located in the Flaminio quarter on Piazza del Popolo. It is 24 m high and with the base and the cross reaches 36.50 m. Flaminio Obelisk is situated 140 metres west of Balconata del Pincio.
Porta del Popolo
City gate
Photo: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, CC BY 4.0.
The Porta del Popolo, or Porta Flaminia, is a city gate of the Aurelian Walls of Rome that marks the border between Piazza del Popolo and Piazzale Flaminio. Porta del Popolo is situated 170 metres west of Balconata del Pincio.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include North Centre and Quattro Fontane (Four Fountains).
North Centre
North Central Rome is a district that covers the areas around Piazza di Spagna, Piazza del Popolo and Parioli, as well as the magnificent Villa Borghese and its gardens.
Quattro Fontane (Four Fountains)
Locality
Photo: R-bitzer, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Quattro Fontane is an ensemble of four Late Renaissance fountains located at the intersection of Via delle Quattro Fontane and Via del Quirinale in Rome.
Old Rome
Old Rome is the historic medieval and renaissance center of Rome. While the oldest section of Rome is at the Forum, and the Modern Center has shifted to the Via Veneto, Old Rome remains the city's most charming district, with lovely piazzas and streets to wander and find small cafes and restaurants.
Balconata del Pincio
- Type: Scenic viewpoint
- Wheelchair access: limited
- Category: tourism
- Location: Municipio Roma I, Rome, Metropolitan Rome, Lazio, Central Italy, Italy, Europe
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Latitude
41.91109° or 41° 54′ 40″ northLongitude
12.47794° or 12° 28′ 41″ eastOpen location code
8FHJWF6H+C5OpenStreetMap ID
node 649529694OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=viewpointOpenStreetMap attribute
wheelchair=limited
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In Other Languages
From French to Spanish—“Balconata del Pincio” goes by many names.
- French: “Belvédère du Pincio”
- Spanish: “Mirador del Pincio”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Piazzale Napoleone Primo and Monastery of the Order of Saint Augustine.
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