Rome Trip Overview
Rome is a city full of secrets. Hidden below the trampled cobblestone streets, it lives a mysterious underworld dating back as far as the 6th century BC – Many people have the famous Catacombs come to mind but this Off the Beaten Track tour will allow you to discover lesser known underground areas of the Eternal City. We will unveil the history of Rome’s Paleo-Christian phase, an extremely interesting period of time between the Empire’s decline and the rise of a revolutionary religion and the Cult of Martyrs that rose in popularity. Our journey will take us to the most characteristic and picturesque area of the Eternal City – Trastevere!
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Rome, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Rome, Lazio, Italy
Rome is a city full of secrets. Hidden below the trampled cobblestone streets, it lives a mysterious underworld dating back as far as the 6th century BC – Many people have the famous Catacombs come to mind but this Off the Beaten Track tour will allow you to discover lesser known underground areas of the Eternal City. We will unveil the history of Rome’s Paleo-Christian phase, an extremely interesting period of time between the Empire’s decline and the rise of a revolutionary religion and the Cult of Martyrs that rose in popularity. Our journey will take us to the most characteristic and picturesque area of the Eternal City – Trastevere!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, Piazza di Santa Cecilia 22, 00153 Rome Italy
Church of Santa Cecilia. Due to the extensive excavations made in the underground areas of the church, traditions say that the church was originally built upon Saint Cecilia’s house, whereas the Baptistry was uncovered along with houses dating back to Ancient Rome times that were used a the foundations of the now existing church. While we are exploring the area within, we’ll notice a very unique fresco that dates back to Medieval times and resembles the world famous “Last Judgement” that can be found within the Sistine Chapel.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Trastevere, 00153 Rome Italy
A quant area of Rome that has seen vast changes over the centuries. This area was home to the original Jewish Synagogue of Rome and also the oldest church of the Eternal City. During 753–509 BC it was home to “Hostile Etruscans” and once overtaken, the area was largely used by local fishermen as they took advantage of the close by Tiber river. This part of Rome was even chosen by Julius Caesar as the location for his luxury Garden Villa!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Basilica di San Crisogono, Piazza Sonnino 44, 00198 Rome Italy
It was one of the tituli, the first parish churches of Rome, and was probably built in the 4th century under Pope Silvester I (314–335). Following construction phases happened in the 12th century and again in the early 17th century, with the promotion of Cardinal Scipione Borghese. The area beneath the sacristy was investigated in 1907, when they found remains of an earlier church. Excavations have reveiled the presence of round basins, meaning there was a fullonica, a laundry and dye-house from the Imperial age.
Duration: 1 hour
