Gianicolo Hill gives you the best panoramic Rome shots without Pincio tourist chaos. Walk up from Trastevere or take bus 870. The lighthouse area is perfect for sunset shots looking over all of Rome's domes.

Daily cannon firing at noon makes for dramatic photos if you time it right. Most photographers miss this completely. The tree-lined path down to Trastevere also gives great shots of Rome through branches.

Much better light than crowded Spanish Steps or Castel Sant'Angelo viewpoints.