Roma! Day 2 The Keyhole!

This deserves a footprint of its own!!!

The Aventine Keyhole is a famous hidden gem at the Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta, 3. Peeking through this tiny, unassuming keyhole on the priory door of the Knights of Malta reveals a perfectly aligned tunnel of manicured hedges that beautifully frames the dome of St. Peter's Basilica.Key

Highlights: The Secret View: The garden's trees align perfectly to frame the distant dome of St. Peter's, creating one of the most unique and highly photographed optical illusions in Rome.
See 3 Countries at Once: Because of the strict political borders, peering through the keyhole allows you to technically view three sovereign entities in a single glance: the property of the Knights of Malta, Italy, and the VaticanRead more