Roma Trip Overview
Monti district, today one of the most renowned districts of the city center, was in the past the poorest part of Rome, the ancient “Subura”. It became an important religious center in the Middle Ages with the contruction of many important churches, that were constantly renovated during the centuries. Here we will find one of the four major churches of Rome, Saint Mary Major, incredible mosaics and famous artists of the Renaissance and Baroque ages, like Michelangelo and Bernini.
Some of the highlights of the Tour:
– Saint Mary Major
– Santa Prassede
– San Pietro in Vincoli
– Moses by Michelangelo
– walking through Monti District
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Starts: Roma, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Monti district, today one of the most renowned districts of the city center, was in the past the poorest part of Rome, the ancient “Subura”. It became an important religious center in the Middle Ages with the contruction of many important churches, that were constantly renovated during the centuries. Here we will find one of the four major churches of Rome, Saint Mary Major, incredible mosaics and famous artists of the Renaissance and Baroque ages, like Michelangelo and Bernini.
Some of the highlights of the Tour:
– Saint Mary Major
– Santa Prassede
– San Pietro in Vincoli
– Moses by Michelangelo
– walking through Monti District
Itinerary
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Stop At: Santa Maria Maggiore, Santa Maria Maggiore, Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piedmont
An incredible Church, the first to be dedicated to the Virgin Mary in Rome. Inside, amazing mosaics of the VI and XIII century, the tomb of gianlorenzo bernini and many legends and stories will make this church one of your favourite ones.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di Santa Prassede, Via di Santa Prassede 9/A, Rome Italy
A real hidden jem! Not even roman citizens know this little church, considered one of the most interesting churches of the city for its medieval mosaics. The mosaics inside dating back to IX century in gold will completly blow your mind!
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: San Pietro in Vincoli, San Pietro in Vincoli, Ravenna, Province of Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna
We will end our tour in this Church, famous for the sculpture by Michelangelo: The Moses. We will discover the history and the secretes of this statue, created for the tomb of Pope Giulius II (the one that commisioned to Michelangelo the cieling of the Sistine Chapel), indagating its enigmatic look.
Duration: 40 minutes
