Rome in February: Orange Season on Aventine Hill

Monthly Photo Journal | walking among orange trees | heirloom citrus

view of the orange tree planted by San Domenico, Santa Sabina, Rome.

February in Rome is typically more quiet and the city a little less crowded. The (generally) mild winter makes for enjoyable walks, the light is crisp, and being citrus season, the streets are adorned with the fiery baubles of bitter orange trees.

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