Nicolo Piccolomini street, Rome

Adventure Rating in Rome

TOP-65 adventure's step-by-step
recipes & lifehacks

How to drive Vespa - iconic italian scooter in RomeHow to peek through the Knights of Malta keyhole in RomeHow to visit the Colosseum in RomeHow to see the illusion of St. Peter's dome in RomeHow to admire Rome from the Aventine Hill in RomeHow to take an Oculus selfie in RomeHow to touch the Mouth of Truth in Rome

65 things to doin Rome

Take local guide

You can visit this place in one of our tours.Choose

In Rome you can find unusual Nicolo Piccolomini street, about which not so many travelers know.

Nicolo Piccolomini street (via Nicolo Piccolomini) is one of those secret streets of Rome, which is known only to the locals. It offers a beautiful view of St. Peter's dome and you will notice an interesting optical illusion: when approaching the cathedral it moves away and, and at a distance - closer.

On this street is best to travel on a motorcycle so the effect of this optical illusion will be stronger. Many Romans like to do this. In the evenings there are many motorcyclists here.

Things to do here 1

See the illusion of St. Peter's dome

Eugene Krasowski

When you visit Nicole Piccolomini street you can see the unusual optical illusion with the St. Peter's Cathedral!

FREE37

Know more things to do?

Guest

Share your ideas of what to do in Rome with other travellers — together we'll make our travellings more interesting!

Nicolo Piccolomini street on the map

← Altar of the Fatherland#8 of 58

TOP-58places to visit
in Rome

Aventine Hill →#10 of 58

More places to visit in Rome

#13

Spanish Steps

138 different-sized footsteps leads from Barcaccio fontain to observation deck and old french cathedral. The beautiful place, one of the symbols of Italy.

#38

Piazza Venezia

One of the most beautiful squares in Rome is located at the foot of the Capitol, near the Roman Forum. The most striking figure of the square - a monument to Victor Emmanuel II.

#55

Zuccari Palace

This palace is famous as "Monster House", because the doors and windows of the building is framed by demons images that seem so bloodthirsty.

#46

La Terrazza del Cesari Restaurant

The cocktail bar on the terrace of the Cesari Hotel offers to spend an excellent evening in a comfy place with a view on the majestic Pantheon.

#44

Ponte Sant'Angelo

The bridge laid over the river Tiber and leads to Castel Sant'Angelo. The bridge was used to expose the bodies of the executed to be a warning to sinners.

#31

Terrazza Paradiso Restaurant

From the terrace of the restaurant opens a unique view of the high hills and castles and the eternal city, which within the night lights shimmers with all the colors of the rainbow.

#33

Piazza Navona

Former stadium at Julius Caesar's time, now, this rectangular area, with its palaces, churches and fountains is a favorite vacation spot of locals.

#22

Cavour Bridge

The bridge Cavour is better known for the Roman tradition as the place where daredevils jump into the waters of the Tiber in the New Year.

#47

Gladiatore Lounge Bar

A quiet green garden with palm trees, a cozy rooftop terrace with breathtaking views of the old buildings and churches, will help to plunge into the pleasant atmosphere of the city.

#30