The Basements of San Martino ai Monti: when Christians were persecuted One of the most fascinating and mysterious places in Rome is the Crypt of the Capuchin Friars in Via Veneto, in the basement of the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione. It is a true ‘work of...
Forma Urbis: the gigantic marble map of Rome from almost two thousand years ago One of the most fascinating and mysterious places in Rome is the Crypt of the Capuchin Friars in Via Veneto, in the basement of the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione. It is a true ‘work of...
The Corsini Gallery: masterpieces of art in an authentic 18th-century picture gallery The Corsini Gallery is not only a museum that houses famous works of art; it is also the only 18th-century art collection that has remained intact. The palace was built in 1511 by Cardinal...
Villino Boncompagni Ludovisi, where fashion meets art A visit to Villino Boncompagni Ludovisi is a twofold and sublime experience: the building is a small Baroque masterpiece with Art Nouveau contaminations, the collection tells the story of Italian...
The Basilica of St Cecilia: a journey back in time in a treasure trove of masterpieces The Basilica of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere is one of the most incredible and legendary places in all of...
The Centrale Montemartini, where industrial archaeology meets the masterpieces of ancient Rome The Centrale Montemartini is an extraordinary example of the conversion of a building of industrial archaeology into a museum in which extraordinary works of classical art coexist in a stunning...
The Virgin Aqueduct and the secrets of the Trevi Fountain The Virgin Aqueduct (Aqua Virgo) is the only aqueduct in ancient Rome that has remained in operation uninterruptedly until the present day. Built by Agrippa, Emperor Augustus’s son-in-law, in 19 BC...
The Casina delle Civette: a fairytale house between art, nature, history and mystery The Casina delle Civette (House of the Owls) is one of the most eclectic and mysterious buildings in all of Rome: it looks like the fairytale house we would expect to see in a fantasy...
The Coppedè District, triumph of art nouveau in Rome There is a corner of Rome where architecture ceases to be rational and becomes pure invention, a place where different styles intertwine in a fantastic tale, full of symbols, details and visions:...
In the footsteps of Caravaggio: genius, light and shadows in Baroque Rome This walking tour is a journey through the architecture, the atmosphere and the masterpieces that still tell the story of the intense and brilliant life of Michelangelo Merisi da...
Palazzo San Felice: back to the future Palazzo San Felice is exceptionally open to the public for a unique and unrepeatable...
San Pietro in Montorio, Bramante’s Temple and the Acqua Paola Fountain A place that defies time, a breathtaking terrace overlooking the Eternal City and three architectural wonders in a single itinerary: the church of San Pietro in Montorio, Bramante's famous Tempietto...