Roma Trip Overview
Led by an art historian, this walking tour takes you to marvel at paintings, sculptures, and architecture of the Baroque era. Seventeenth century Rome embodied extravagance and theatricality with the Baroque period, going beyond an artistic movement and reaching the richest expression of art that have fully transformed the Eternal City.
Pushing the doors inside several hidden churches that most tourists will never see, you’ll encounter some of the finest masterpieces of Caravaggio, Bernini, and Borromini in their original context, diving into a deeper understanding of each historical beauty.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Roma, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Roma, Lazio, Italy
Led by an art historian, this walking tour takes you to marvel at paintings, sculptures, and architecture of the Baroque era. Seventeenth century Rome embodied extravagance and theatricality with the Baroque period, going beyond an artistic movement and reaching the richest expression of art that have fully transformed the Eternal City.
Pushing the doors inside several hidden churches that most tourists will never see, you’ll encounter some of the finest masterpieces of Caravaggio, Bernini, and Borromini in their original context, diving into a deeper understanding of each historical beauty.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Santa Maria della Versa, Santa Maria della Versa, Province of Pavia, Lombardy
Step inside the Santa Maria della Versa church.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane, Via Del Quirinale, 21-22, Rome Italy
Compare the contrasting personalities of Bernini and Borromin at the San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Piazza del Quirinale, Piazza del quirinale, Rome Italy
Discover two churches of the powerful Jesuits order – Il Gesù and Chiesa di Sant’ Ignazio and learn how the Catholic Church played a role in shaping the Baroque style.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chiesa di Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza, Corso del Rinascimento 40, Rome Italy
Enjoy a quick stop at Borromini’s S.Ivo alla Sapienza.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Church of St. Louis of the French, Piazza San Luigi de’ Francesi, 00186 Rome Italy
At the ‘Chiesa di San Luigi dei Francesi’ you will get the once-in-a-life-time experience of seeing three masterpieces of Baroque genius Caravaggio.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Navona, 00186 Rome Italy
You will finish your tour at the unmissable Piazza Navona.
Duration: 10 minutes
