Rome: From Empire to Papacy - A Journey Through History and Art

Highlights

• Architectural Decoding
• History and Symbolism
• Expert-Led Walking Tour

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Pantheon

   Pass by

   We begin beneath the dome of the Pantheon, where imperial ambition met mathematical genius. Here, you’ll uncover why this former pagan temple survived while so much of ancient Rome fell into ruin.

2. 2

   Piazza Navona

   Pass by

   In Piazza Navona, built atop an ancient stadium, discover how entertainment shifted from chariot races to Baroque drama. Learn how rival artists turned fountains into political statements and façades into propaganda.

3. 3

   Castel Sant'Angelo

   Pass by

   Crossing the Tiber near Castel Sant’Angelo — once Emperor Hadrian’s tomb and later a papal fortress — we follow the path popes once used to flee invading armies.

4. 4

   St. Peter's Square

   Pass by

   Finally, the city opens dramatically into St. Peter’s Square, where Baroque architecture was designed not just to impress, but to embrace the world.

Before you go

Location