Aventine Hill and Keyhole: visitor guide

Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta · Squares and neighbourhoods

Look through the small opening for an unexpected frame of St Peter’s dome. Consider the queue and make the hilltop walk part of the outing rather than coming only for a few seconds at the door.

Aventine Hill and Keyhole, Rome, Italy

Check the official link for daily visiting hours and temporary closures.

See admission notes

Looking through the door does not grant admission to the private garden. Follow access and queue arrangements on site.

Suggested: early in the day for busy sights

Suggested: 20–40 minutes

Photo: user:Lalupa · Public domain