Explore Rome’s historic wonders with an immersive walking tour. Discover ancient sites, iconic landmarks, and hidden treasures with audio and GPS guidance.
Explore Rome’s historic wonders with an immersive walking tour. Discover ancient sites, iconic landmarks, and hidden treasures with audio and GPS guidance.
- Piazza Navona - Piazza Navona is one of Rome’s most renowned squares. Its oval shape resembles a stadium, which is fitting since it was originally constructed as a venue for athletic and horse-drawn carriage competitions. Built around 100 AD by Emperor Domitian, the stadium could accommodate 30,000 spectators. The foundations of the surrounding…
- Piazza Navona - Piazza Navona is one of Rome’s most renowned squares. Its oval shape resembles a stadium, which is fitting since it was originally constructed as a venue for athletic and horse-drawn carriage competitions. Built around 100 AD by Emperor Domitian, the stadium could accommodate 30,000 spectators. The foundations of the surrounding buildings were once part of the stadium’s stands. The square features the large church, {Sant’Agnese in Agone}, dating back to the seventeenth century. Standing with your back to this church, you will find an access road to the square on your left. Enter here and look left to see the original stadium entrance in the distance.
- Spanish Steps - The Spanish Steps link Piazza di Spagna with the Pinicio hill, leading to the sixteenth-century church Trinità dei Monti. Alongside the Trevi Fountain, they are among Rome’s most iconic cityscapes and are considered exquisite examples of late Baroque architecture. Despite their name, the Steps have no connection to Spain; they are named for their proximity to the {Piazza di Spagna} and the Spanish embassy at number 57. Made of Travertine, the Steps consist of 135 steps, interrupted by two wide terraces. It is now prohibited to sit on the Spanish Steps.
- Colonna Dell’Immacolata - Piazza di Spagna - This 19th-century column, officially named the Colonna dell’Immacolata, or the Column of the Immaculate Conception, features a statue of the Virgin Mary on top. Catholics believe Mary, the mother of Jesus, was free from original sin when she gave birth. The Pope traditionally offers a floral tribute here on December 8, the feast of the Immaculate Conception.
- Trevi Fountain - Trevi translates to ‘three-way junction’, and the fountain is indeed located at the intersection of three roads. It channels 80 million liters of water daily! The fountain depicts the sea god Oceanus on a massive shell, drawn by two winged horses, with the four seasons above. Tradition dictates tossing a coin into the fountain with eyes closed or back turned, using the right hand over the left shoulder, or the opposite for left-handed individuals. Legend says this ensures a return to Rome. Throwing two coins may lead to meeting a loved one in Rome, while three coins increase the chance of marriage. The collected coins are donated to charity, and taking money from the fountain is strictly forbidden.
- Column of Marcus Aurelius - This column, dedicated to Emperor Marcus Aurelius around 200 AD, features a bas-relief spiraling in twenty revolutions, illustrating the emperor’s victories over the Marcomanni and the Sarmatians, akin to a comic strip. Like Trajan’s column, it contains a spiral staircase inside. Atop the column stands a statue of the apostle Paul. During the Middle Ages, a neighboring monastery managed this column.
- Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola - The Sant Ignazio church, nestled among various buildings, is not easily noticeable. Dating from the Baroque period around 1500 AD, it is named after Saint Ignatius of Loyola, who founded the Jesuit order in 1540. Inside, halfway down the nave before the pews, lies a colored round stone. Standing on this stone and looking at the dome reveals an optical illusion; it appears as a dome, though none was built due to neighbors’ objections. The fresco’s columns on the nave ceiling also create an illusion of being upright when viewed from this stone, though they are actually horizontal.
- Pantheon - A Roman saying suggests that those who visit Rome without seeing the Pantheon will return as a donkey. Indeed, the Pantheon is likely the best-preserved relic of Roman antiquity. Pantheon means ‘completely divine’ or ‘dedicated to all gods’. In front of the Pantheon, a fountain with an Egyptian obelisk stands. The building comprises two parts: a temple-like porch and a large structure behind it. Above the columns, a translated inscription reads, ‘Marcus Agrippa, son of Lucius, built it during his third consulate’. Consuls were key administrators of the Roman Empire. Marcus Agrippa, a prominent general and later son-in-law of Emperor Augustus, constructed this building in 27 BC. It was restored around 120 AD by Emperor Hadrian.
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Discover Rome in a whole new way with an engaging walking tour of its historic marvels! From the magnificent Pantheon to the stunning beauty of the Trevi Fountain, every step reveals the lively history of Rome. Ideal for history enthusiasts and inquisitive travelers, this tour offers an exclusive glimpse into ancient sites, famous landmarks, and secret…
Discover Rome in a whole new way with an engaging walking tour of its historic marvels! From the magnificent Pantheon to the stunning beauty of the Trevi Fountain, every step reveals the lively history of Rome. Ideal for history enthusiasts and inquisitive travelers, this tour offers an exclusive glimpse into ancient sites, famous landmarks, and secret gems. Journey through time, learn local tales, and create unforgettable memories. Don’t miss the chance to explore the essence of Rome—reserve your tour now!
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