Why choose this Rome tour ?
Admire with us the medieval mosaics in the churches of Rome! Visit some of the most ancient churches of the Eternal City and discover the art of the mosaic, from the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano to Basilica di Santa Prassede. Together with our professional guides, we selected for you the best mosaics in the city, one of the most elegant art forms from the ancient world. Enrich your visit to Rome with our unique mosaic guided tour!
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What makes Mosaics of Rome Walking Tour a unique experience ?
Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano is home to impressive mosaics. The fourth-century Constantinian apse was demolished and replaced with a larger one with new mosaics. The focal point of the mosaic now is a bust roundel of Christ which might have been a part of the original Early Christian mosaic.
Santa Maria Maggiore is also home to beautiful mosaics, some the two sides of the main nave, dating back to the same time as the basilica itself and some on the apse, subsequent. Santa Maria Maggiore also has an external mosaic, by Rusuti, from the XIV century.
The church of Santa Pudenziana is recognized as the oldest place of Christian worship in Rome. Santa Pudenziana was the sister of Santa Prassede as has a church devoted to her that is a short walk away from that of Prassede herself. As well as the location, the two churches have in common the fact of being home to invaluable mosaics, surprisingly different from each other.
One of the best places to see mosaics in Rome is the ancient and wonderful church of Santa Prassede.
Nestles in a small street in charming Rione Monti, Santa Prassede is home to the incredible Chapel of San Zeno, one of the very few examples of Byzantine style mosaics in Rome, more precisely in the style known to art historians ar ‘Carolingian Renaissance’.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Mosaics of Rome Walking Tour
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Mosaics of Rome Walking Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- All fees and taxes
- Professional guide
- Entrance inside the monuments
Not Included
- Transportation
- Tips
- Personal expenses
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Rome Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
