The park is situated on the site of a 10th-century fortress built by the Savelli family.
The bitter orange trees are specifically of the Citrus aurantium variety.
The garden was built to restore public access to the view after the medieval fortifications were cleared.
The central avenue is named after the actor Nino Manfredi.
The Giardino degli Aranci, officially the Parco Savello, is a walled public park located on the Aventine Hill in Rome. It offers a famous, unobstructed panoramic terrace overlooking the Tiber River and the historic center. The garden is planted with bitter orange trees, a tribute to the legend of Saint Dominic who supposedly planted an orange tree in the nearby Santa Sabina convent. The layout is strictly symmetrical, centered on a long avenue that terminates at the scenic viewpoint. It remains one of the few quiet, elevated green spaces in the city center. The park grounds were designed by architect Raffaele De Vico in 1932.
The balustrade at the terrace edge, looking directly across the river toward St. Peter's Basilica.
Combine your visit with the nearby Knights of Malta Keyhole for a unique perspective of St. Peter's Basilica.
Bring a picnic or light snack, as there are no food vendors inside the park walls.
Visit during the weekday to avoid heavy wedding photography traffic.
Do not expect a large forest; this is a small, curated urban garden primarily used for the viewpoint.
Park access follows daylight hours, closing at sunset; gates may lock automatically.
