The Heart of Rome: Pantheon, Navona and Spanish squares, Trevi Fountain walking tour
Walking through the piazzas, between fountains and churches, admiring some of romans greatest attractions: the best way to get acquainted with the city and its inhabitants.
Your private walking tour will begin in one of Rome's most spectacular and famous squares, Piazza Navona, an alive and picturesque scenery created through the centuries within the remains of the ancient stadium built by emperor Domitian in 1st century AD. Here we can compare the work of the two great baroque geniuses, Bernini and Borromini, looking at the Fountain of Four Rivers and the church of Saint Agnes, both masterpieces of baroque art.
The church of Sant'Ivo della Sapienza, in the courtyard of one of the oldest University in the world will give us an idea of the works which first revealed young Borromini's innovative genius.
From here, we proceed to the Pantheon considered among the finest architectures ever created by human kind. The ancient temple to all Gods created by Emperor Hadrian in the second century still preserve its original beauty.
We cross the Corso, the most central street of Rome, to reach the majestic Fountain of Trevi, main symbol of the city with the Colosseum and St. Peter. From here a few more steps will take us to the famous Spanish Steps in the enchanting piazza di Spagna where we’ll admire the Barcaccia fountain, the high fashion designer’s district and enjoy the atmosphere of this great open air "living room”.
Your private walking tour will begin in one of Rome's most spectacular and famous squares, Piazza Navona, an alive and picturesque scenery created through the centuries within the remains of the ancient stadium built by emperor Domitian in 1st century AD. Here we can compare the work of the two great baroque geniuses, Bernini and Borromini, looking at the Fountain of Four Rivers and the church of Saint Agnes, both masterpieces of baroque art.
The church of Sant'Ivo della Sapienza, in the courtyard of one of the oldest University in the world will give us an idea of the works which first revealed young Borromini's innovative genius.
From here, we proceed to the Pantheon considered among the finest architectures ever created by human kind. The ancient temple to all Gods created by Emperor Hadrian in the second century still preserve its original beauty.
We cross the Corso, the most central street of Rome, to reach the majestic Fountain of Trevi, main symbol of the city with the Colosseum and St. Peter. From here a few more steps will take us to the famous Spanish Steps in the enchanting piazza di Spagna where we’ll admire the Barcaccia fountain, the high fashion designer’s district and enjoy the atmosphere of this great open air "living room”.
Gianicolo and Trastevere Stroll
Gianicolo hill, piazza Garibaldi, Fontanone, Renaissance Tempietto, San Pietro in Montorio Church, Trastevere, Santa Maria in Trastevere Church
We start from the top of the Gianicolo Hill, dedicated to the old god Janus, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Rome. For the Romans this place is one of the most romantic in town. The Gianicolo is also connected to one of the more important episodes of the Roman Risorgimento: the defense of the Roman Republic of 1849, when patriots led by Giuseppe Garibaldi fought an heroic battle against the French and Papal army. The memory of these lost heroes will accompanies us while we cross a romantic and charming park to arrive to the famous Fontain built by Pope Paul V Borghese one of the more spectacular Roman fountain.
A few steps ahead we find the jewel of the Roman Renaissance: the famous Tempietto of S.Pietro in Montorio, a masterpiece of harmony designed by Donato Bramante (first architect of St Peter Basilica).
We continue down the hill to explore the picturesque alleys of Trastevere. This tour crosses one of the oldest and still untouched roman neighborhoods, a charming and picturesque district where we can still enjoy the true flavors of Rome.
We’ll stroll around the labyrinth of medieval houses to reach the beating heart of the Trastevere neighborhood: the piazza dominated by the old basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, first church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and a jewel of the 12thcentury decorated with middle ages mosaics.
A few steps ahead we find the jewel of the Roman Renaissance: the famous Tempietto of S.Pietro in Montorio, a masterpiece of harmony designed by Donato Bramante (first architect of St Peter Basilica).
We continue down the hill to explore the picturesque alleys of Trastevere. This tour crosses one of the oldest and still untouched roman neighborhoods, a charming and picturesque district where we can still enjoy the true flavors of Rome.
We’ll stroll around the labyrinth of medieval houses to reach the beating heart of the Trastevere neighborhood: the piazza dominated by the old basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, first church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and a jewel of the 12thcentury decorated with middle ages mosaics.
The Jewish Ghetto and the Capitol
Jewish Ghetto, Marcellus Theater, Capitoline hill, Michelangelo’s square, Capitoline museum
The tour takes us to from the very origin of Rome’s history through the nowadays. The key is experiencing the Jewish ghetto neighborhood together with the archeological remains that surround it.
The Jewish community is the oldest in Rome, their presence in the city dates back to the 2nd century BC.
Strolling along the ghetto we will recount how the Jewish lived in the city of the popes along the centuries. We will reach the Capitoline hill: the spiritual heart of ancient Rome.
The symbolical importance of the site was stressed by the urban project of Michelangelo in the mid of the 15th hundreds. The whole space was conceived to remark the greatness of the imperial age and the popes that preserved and inherited it.
We will visit the highlights of the ancient Roman art collections at the Capitoline museum. The equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, the bronze She Wolf, the podium of the Capitoline temple are just few example of the artworks within the oldest public art collection in the world.
The Jewish community is the oldest in Rome, their presence in the city dates back to the 2nd century BC.
Strolling along the ghetto we will recount how the Jewish lived in the city of the popes along the centuries. We will reach the Capitoline hill: the spiritual heart of ancient Rome.
The symbolical importance of the site was stressed by the urban project of Michelangelo in the mid of the 15th hundreds. The whole space was conceived to remark the greatness of the imperial age and the popes that preserved and inherited it.
We will visit the highlights of the ancient Roman art collections at the Capitoline museum. The equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, the bronze She Wolf, the podium of the Capitoline temple are just few example of the artworks within the oldest public art collection in the world.
