Roma Trip Overview
The traces of the Middle Ages seem slight in Rome, today dominated by the imposing Ancient Roman remains and by the elegant palaces built in the Renaissance. Yet, if you know where to look, you can find ignored, almost forgotten wonders…
Thanks to our knowledgeable and passionate guide, you will discover some of the 300 towersthat dominated the city center in Medieval times, including the famous and imposing Torre delle Milizie and Torre del Grillo.
You will also visit the Basilica of Saint Cosmas and Damian, with its famous mosaic in byzantine style, and you will end the tour in the marvellous Basilica of Santa Prassede, a little-known jewel that hides a golden treasure!
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Roma, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Roma, Lazio, Italy
The traces of the Middle Ages seem slight in Rome, today dominated by the imposing Ancient Roman remains and by the elegant palaces built in the Renaissance. Yet, if you know where to look, you can find ignored, almost forgotten wonders…
Thanks to our knowledgeable and passionate guide, you will discover some of the 300 towersthat dominated the city center in Medieval times, including the famous and imposing Torre delle Milizie and Torre del Grillo.
You will also visit the Basilica of Saint Cosmas and Damian, with its famous mosaic in byzantine style, and you will end the tour in the marvellous Basilica of Santa Prassede, a little-known jewel that hides a golden treasure!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Torre delle Milizie, Largo Magnanapoli, Rome Italy
A fascinating leaning tower built using ancient roman bricks, home to many legends!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Basilica dei Santi Cosma e Damiano, Via Dei Fori Imperiali 1, 00186 Rome Italy
A christian church that incorporates original Roman buildings and is decorated by a marvellous medieval mosaic.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Torre dei Borgia, Piazza San Pietro in Vincoli, 00184 Rome Italy
A medieval tower, home of the famous Borgia family: here lived the lover of pope Alexander VI, mother of Cesare and Lucrezia Borgia!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Torre degli Annibaldi, Via del Fagutale, 00184 Rome Italy
A medieval tower with a great view over the Colosseum, from where the Frangipane family used to throw rocks with catapults at their enemies living here!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Torre del Grillo, Salita del Grillo, 00186 Rome Italy
This tower belonged to the Marchese del Grillo, who loved to prank passers-by!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di Santa Prassede, Via di Santa Prassede 9/A, Rome Italy
One of the oldest churches in Rome, enriched by amazing mosaics in byzantine style!
Duration: 20 minutes
