Rome: Squares and Fountains Walking Tour – Rome, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Get an in-depth look at some of Rome’s most public art on a walking tour of the city’s famous squares and fountains. Join a guide to explore treasures of art and history, including the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Campo de ‘Fiori, Vittoriano, Area Sacra, Piazza Navona, and Piazza de Spagna.

Meet your guide at the Trajan column, and make your way to the heart of Rome. Be greeted by the grandeur of the boat-shaped Barcaccia Fountain at the foot of the Baroque Spanish Steps in the middle of Piazza de Spagna.

Then, follow your guide to the intricately-decorated 18th-century Trevi Fountain, the largest fountain in the city. Uncover the long and mysterious history hidden behind the beauty of this late Baroque masterpiece.

Continue your walk to the Pantheon, built as a temple to all the gods of Olympus. The dome of the Pantheon, constructed in ancient times, is the largest in the world. Learn how it’s the only ancient Roman building that remained intact through the centuries.

After spending some time at the Pantheon, head to Piazza Navona, the delight of Baroque Rome, with architectural elements and sculptures by masters such as Bernini (Fountain of the 4 Rivers), Borromini, Rainaldi (the Church of St. Agnes in Agony), and da Cortona (the frescoes in the Palazzo Pamphili).

Make your way to Campo de ‘Fiori, home to a colorful local market since 1869. Take a pleasant walk among its historic wooden stalls. Next, see the site of Julius Caesar’s assassination, Largo di Torre Argentina, also known as the Area Sacra.

Arrive at the final stop of your guided walk, the Vittoriano, commemorating the unification of Italy. Learn how work on this monument began in 1885 and was inaugurated in 1911 in honor of Victor Emmanuel II of Savoy, the first king of Italy.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Feast your eyes on Rome’s baroque fountains, obelisks, and monuments
Marvel at the grandeur of the Trevi Fountain and learn about its history
See one of the best-preserved monuments of ancient Rome, the Pantheon
Take a stroll through Campo de’ Fiori, one of the oldest markets in the city
Soak up the splendor and vibrant atmosphere of the Eternal City’s piazzas

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