Rome at Dawn
What if you could spend time in the Piazza Navona, the Castel Sant’Angelo, and Campo dei Fiori all by yourself? It seems impossible with the number of people traveling to Rome these days.
But it is indeed possible, and here’s the secret: Set a very early alarm and don’t hit the snooze button!
Rome at Dawn takes you exploring the Eternal City while most everyone else is still fast asleep. You’ll relish the enchanting peace and quiet in 25 places, many of which will be teeming with people within a few short hours.
The views of the Colosseum from the Oppio Hill Park are astonishing as the sun’s first rays shine on this ancient amphitheater. Stroll around Vatican City to breath in the architectural and spiritual details, and maybe even meditate as you gaze down on Saint Peter’s Basilica from the Jasmine Walk, an elevated trail built on the former Vatican railway.
Once known as the Hill of War, the Aventine Hill will welcome you with the scent of orange blossoms from the Orange Garden. If you’re lucky, the guardian may be there early enough to open the gates for you to enter. And Capitoline Hill, the lowest and smallest of Rome’s seven hills, offers incredible sunrise views of the Imperial Forums, one of the most unique and significant architectural complexes from the ancient world.
Set out early to experience Rome and you’ll never see it in the same light again.
200 pages, including maps, accessibility information, and breakfast recommendations.
ISBN:
Retail Price (US$):
24.99
Publication Date:
Spring 2027
About the Author
Originally from Turin, Chiara Ugolini moved to Rome for a degree in film journalism after studying at the University of Siena and a stint in Heidelberg, Germany. She has worked at multiple news organizations, and she is now a journalist for the daily newspaper La Repubblica, where she covers film and TV series. Her passion is markets, and she writes about them for her online magazine Markets Of Rome. She loves movies, especially in summer arenas, reading, traveling, organizing parties, cooking, and learning about other cultures. She has lived in Rome for over 25 years with her husband Nicola and her two daughters Margherita and Caterina.
About the Photographer
Award-winning photographer, journalist, teacher, and social activist Andrea Sabbadini studied at Rome University and attended the Photography School of Visual and Performing Arts in London. He has published numerous books and exhibited his photography in multiple shows, and he has taught photography to students at all different levels. As a photojournalist, he continues to document the lives of people around the world. Taking photos of Rome early in the morning has given him a new perspective on the city of his birth.
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