Rome Art Walking Tour Who Killed Caravaggio

Highlights

• Licensed Guide
• Rare Paintings
• Unique Storytelling

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Piazza della Minerva

   15min

   Piazza della Minerva, near the Pantheon, features Bernini's Elephant and Obelisk and the Gothic Basilica of Santa Maria sopra Minerva, built over an ancient temple to the goddess Minerva. This compact square beautifully blends Roman history with Baroque art.

2. 2

   Pantheon

   Pass by

   Rome’s Pantheon, built around 126 AD, stuns with its giant domed roof and central oculus lighting the space. This ancient temple-turned-church is a masterpiece of engineering and the resting place of famed artist Raphael.

3. 3

   Palazzo Madama

   Pass by

   Palazzo Madama in Rome is a historic Baroque palace, originally built in the 16th century, and is now home to the Italian Senate. Known for its elegant design and grand courtyard, it is a prominent example of Roman aristocratic architecture and a symbol of Italy's political history.

4. 4

   Church of St. Louis of the French

   15min

   San Luigi dei Francesi, near Piazza Navona in Rome, is famed for its stunning Contarelli Chapel, which houses three masterpieces by Caravaggio depicting the life of St. Matthew. This French national church dazzles with Baroque art and architecture, drawing visitors to marvel at Caravaggio’s dramatic style.

5. 5

   Sant'Agostino

   15min

   Sant'Agostino, near Piazza Navona, dazzles with Caravaggio’s Madonna di Loreto and Raphael’s fresco of Isaiah, blending Renaissance art with Roman charm in a single stunning space.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   10min

   The murder scene of Tomassoni, Caravaggio's victim.

7. 7

   Vicolo del Divino Amore

   5min

   The house of Caravaggio's most scandalous model, Lena.

8. 8

   Vicolo del Divino Amore

   5min

   The house of the most controversial baroque painter, Caravaggio.

Before you go

Location