Roma Trip Overview
No city equals the history of the Eternal City: one of the roots of western civilization, it has everything to offer, from ancient to new. With its 2700 years of existence, Rome has long reigned as Caput Mundi, the Capital of the World. Its monumental buildings are reminiscent of the era when emperors like Julius Cesar, Nero and Trajan ruled the Roman Empire. But not all is ancient in Rome. Much of its attractiveness is due to the Renaissance, when new squares such as the Piazza del Campidoglio were done and new buildings were constructed including the world’s largest church, Saint Peter’s Basilica. We will take you to get a better look into Rome’s streets and cobblestone alleys, over through churches, romantic squares, and the famous fountains of Rome. Bring a bottle of water with you! All of Rome’s water fountains have drinkable water. Some of the sites will include the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, and the beautiful Piazza Navona with Bernini’s four Rivers Fountain.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Roma, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Roma, Lazio, Italy
No city equals the history of the Eternal City: one of the roots of western civilization, it has everything to offer, from ancient to new. With its 2700 years of existence, Rome has long reigned as Caput Mundi, the Capital of the World. Its monumental buildings are reminiscent of the era when emperors like Julius Cesar, Nero and Trajan ruled the Roman Empire. But not all is ancient in Rome. Much of its attractiveness is due to the Renaissance, when new squares such as the Piazza del Campidoglio were done and new buildings were constructed including the world’s largest church, Saint Peter’s Basilica. We will take you to get a better look into Rome’s streets and cobblestone alleys, over through churches, romantic squares, and the famous fountains of Rome. Bring a bottle of water with you! All of Rome’s water fountains have drinkable water. Some of the sites will include the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, and the beautiful Piazza Navona with Bernini’s four Rivers Fountain.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Rome, Rome, Lazio
You will learn about:
The founding of Rome
The legend of Romulus, Remus and the Capitoline Wolf
The empire is born
Julius Caesar
Conquest, political drama and murder
Rome as the capital of the world
The Crisis of the Third Century
Constantine and Christianization
The sacking of Rome
Rise of the Papacy
Fall of the Western Roman Empire
The Byzantines, the Franks, and the Lombards
The Carolingian Empire
The Roman Commune
The Renaissance
Michelangelo, Perugino, Raphael, Ghirlandaio, Luca Signorelli, Botticelli, and Cosimo Rosselli
The Borgias and the Medici
Napoleonic rule
The Italian unification and the declaration of Rome as the capital
WWI and the rise of fascism under Mussolini
WWII and the occupation of Rome by the Allies
The “Italian economic miracle” of the post-war
You will see:
Piazza del Popolo
Pincio Terrace Viewpoint
Piazza di Spagna and Bernini’s Barcaccia Fountain
Trevi Fountain
Adrian’s temple
Pantheon
Piazza Navona with Bernini’s 4 Rivers Fountain
Campo de’ Fiori
