Pincian Hill, Garden hill in northern Rome, Italy
The Pincian Hill rises 50 meters above sea level and extends across the northeastern section of Rome's historical center, adjacent to Villa Borghese gardens.
The Romans named this area Collis Hortorum during the late Republic period due to numerous aristocratic families establishing their gardens and villas on its slopes.
The French Academy relocated to Villa Medici on Pincian Hill in 1803, establishing a center for artistic development that continues to nurture creative talents.
Visitors can reach the hill by climbing the stairs from Piazza del Popolo or walking through Villa Borghese park to access the observation terraces.
A hydrochronometer, designed by Giovanni Battista Embriaco in 1873, stands on the hill as one of the few remaining water-powered public clocks in existence.
Location: Rome
Elevation above the sea: 50 m
GPS coordinates: 41.91176,12.47965
Latest update: May 30, 2025 13:38
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Chigi Chapel
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Santa Maria in Montesanto
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Cerasi Chapel
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Santa Maria dei Miracoli
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Flaminio Obelisk
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Casina Valadier
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Santa Maria dei Miracoli and Santa Maria in Montesanto
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Villa Lubin
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Carlo Bilotti Museum
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Mausoleum of the Domitii Ahenobarbi
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Pinciano obelisk
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Roma Goddess fountain
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Casa di Goethe
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Della Rovere Chapel
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Cybo Chapel
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Mellini Chapel
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Da Vinci Museum
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Basso della Rovere Chapel
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Cybo-Soderini Chapel
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Theodoli Chapel
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Palazzo Nainer
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Mirador del Pincio
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Teatro dei burattini San Carlino
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Propilei egizi
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Goethe House
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Fontana-sarcofago in piazza del Popolo
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