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Rome 3 Hrs Baroque Rome - The Age that Transformed the Eternal City - 3 hours
Marvel at Bernini’s St. Teresa in Ecstasy before strolling down the Via del Quirinale -- the most important street of Baroque Rome. Along the way view the two most particular churches of the Via del Quirinale - done by the famous artists Bernini (Sant Andrea al Quirinale) and Borromini (San Carlino alle Quattro Fontane). Learn how this rivalry between men marked the city forever. Enjoy a stunning panorama of Rome from the Piazza del Quirinale at the Quirinal Palace where the President of the Italian Republic currently resides. Descend into the historic centre of Rome to gaze in awe at the Trevi Fountain as one of Rome’s most famous and “must-see” monuments. Pass by Piazza Colonna and the Column of Marcus Aurelius on your way to the impressive Baroque church interiors of Saint Ignazio di Loyola. The urban renovation executed by the Popes in the Baroque expanded the grandness of their city as a model after the historic Constantinople.
Operating Days: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday Includes: English speaking guide, Groups no larger than 25 people: Visits the famous fountains, church facades, piazzas. Most comprehensive walking tour combining biggest variety of mediums (church facades, interiors, paintings, sculpture, fountains, piazzas). A mix of some of the most famous Roman attractions (Trevi, Pza Navona) with some of Rome’s more unknown/particular attractions (S. Carlino alle 4 Fontane & S. Ignazio) Price: £35.00 per adult £29.00 per child (4-14), Infants free. Borghese Gallery and Gardens – 3 Hours One of Rome’s richest and most interesting villas, the Borghese Gallery houses a vast and diverse collection of sculptures and paintings produced by masters such as Bernini, Canova, Caravaggio and Titian. Truly a magical setting in which the beauty of the artworks, fountains and monuments commune with the rich and diverse flora of the vast surrounding park. In all a true pleasure for the senses. Your guide will lead you through the breathtaking rooms of the Borghese Gallery and reveal the secrets, stories and techniques behind the masterpieces. Then, you will go for an enchanting walk though the Borghese Gardens and enjoy the surprises and silence of this Eden in the heart of busy Rome. The Tour ends with a breathtaking view from atop the Pincio terrace. Tour Days: Thursday, Sunday Sites visited: Borghese Gallery which includes but is not limited to the Caravaggio Room (St. Jerome, David with the Head of Goliath), Bernini sculptures (Apollo & Daphne, David), Canova sculpture (Pauline Bonaparte), works by Raphael (The Deposition, Lady with Unicorn), Perugino (Madonna & Child), Rubens (The Deposition) and Titian (Sacred and Profane Love), Villa Borghese Gardens which include but are not limited to Casino dell’Uccelliera, Fontana dei Puppazzi, Piazza di Siena, Tempietto di Diana, Obelisco di Antonio, View over Piazza del Popolo etc. Includes: Skip the Line entrance to the Borghese Gallery, comprehensive visit inside the Borghese Gallery, English speaking guide, Groups no larger than 25 people. Price: £39.00 per adult £35.00 per child (4-14), Infants free. Breaking the Rules for Baroque We invite you to discover the art and life of a man who left his indelible mark on Rome - A promising youth born into wealth and opportunity who became a genius tortured by the demons of his past and present. An exile who spent long periods of time running from the law and the church, experiencing bouts of sickness of extreme suffering while creating his masterpieces which would be largely forgotten after his death, only to be rediscovered and newly appreciated in recent history. Experiencing a painting of Caravaggio’s is often overwhelming, as he had a talent for depicting his subjects in the moment of most intense and realistic drama. This and his exuberant use of light give his paintings a shocking quality that stunned those who commissioned his works and continues to astonish the public today. He cavorted with prostitutes and shady characters, and used them as subjects for even religious paintings scandalous in a tug of war with the current trends which tended to artificiality, gaudiness and idealism. Many of the first versions of his paintings ended up in private collections after being rejected by the church. He broke new frontiers in the Baroque style, “Put the ‘oscuro’ in chiaroscuro” and inspired countless young artists of his time and after to innovate, leaving behind a whole school of “Carravagisti” to carry on his legacy. Join us on a quest through these churches and collections for Caravaggio’s most characteristic masterpieces, that portray him at diverse moments of his short-lived life and weave a fascinating story with a tragic end. Sites visited: Santa Maria del Popolo, San Luigi dei Francesi, San Agostino and the collections of Galleria Pamphilij and Galleria d’Arte Antica at Palazzo Barberini. Tours Days: Tuesday, Friday Includes:
This is the ONLY group tour available for experiencing Caravaggio’s work in Rome. The tour includes visited to two impressive if lesser-known Art galleries of Rome, which you may not get to visit otherwise. Price: £39.00 per adult £35.00 per child (4-14), Infants free. Afternoon Walking Tour
considered by Romans as the very center of the city. We will also stop at the Pantheon which, with its impressive concrete dome and open oculus, never fails to impress. Nearby we explore Piazza Navona, with Bernini’s famous “Fountain of the Four Rivers” triumphantly marking its center. Next, Campo de’ Fiori gives you a taste of one of the liveliest and famous traditional Roman piazzas. After stops at the Fountain of the Turtles, Teatro Marcello (the “Little Colosseum”) and the Capitoline hill --- we cap off the tour with a grand finish and coffee stop at the Caffarelli terrace with a splendid view over the historic center of Rome.
Tour Days: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday Includes:
This is the only tour of Rome which takes you to all of the most important sights in the centre of Rome. We take you on an enchanting walk through some of Rome’s most picturesque areas with a coffee break halfway. The best way to get to know your way around Rome centre, through its many small alleyways’ and piazza’s. Price: £36.00 per adult £30.00 per child (4-14), Infants free. |
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Discover the age that changed the face of Rome. With this walking tour
you will discover the most important and comprehensive sites from the
17th Century of this flourishing city. You will explore the artistic
genius, papal patronage, and innovation of urban planning that
characterized Baroque in Rome.
Pass by the Pantheon on your way to San Luigi dei Francesi to witness
the genius of Baroque lighting - Michelangelo Merisi Caravaggio. Your
walk through Baroque Rome culminates with the most famous piazza in
Europe- Piazza Navona. Experience this characteristic Italian square
while enjoying a close-up view of Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers
competing with Borromini’s famed Saint Agnes in Agony.
Rome’s most famous squares, monuments, fountains and artists offer you
the very best on this 3.5 hour walking tour. Let the Eternal City
enchant you as you stroll through its picturesque cobblestone alleyways
and discover some of the world’s most famous sites, such as the
Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Trevi fountain and the Spanish Steps. Travel
through time and admire all of the City center’s must-see art and
architecture, all in a single afternoon! We will begin in Piazza del
Popolo, which traditionally marks the northern “door to Rome” with the
church Santa Maria del Popolo which was often the first church visitors
to Rome would see upon entering its gates. The Spanish Steps with their
lively atmosphere and stunning view bring us down into the winding
alleys of the heart of the historic center – where we encounter the
Trevi Fountain, which needs no introduction. Our path continues with a
stop at Piazza Colonna which contains the column erected by Marcus
Aurelius and is
Sites visited: Piazza del Popolo, Santa Maria del Popolo Church, Spanish
Steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Colonna, Palazzo Montecitorio, Pantheon,
Palazzo Madama (Senate of the Italian Republic), Piazza Navona - Fontana
dei Quattro Fiumi, Campo de Fiori, Area Sacra, Fountain of the Turtles,
Teatro Marcello, Capitoline, Caffarelli terrace overlooking the Tiber
and the city of Rome
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