Sacred Rome
In a city with almost 2800 years of history, the importance of worship and religion is a basic element of city life. This tour delves into the architectural aspect by visiting the city’s major religious monuments.
You could not see anything greater than Rome.
Horace
The Pantheon
The Pantheon: an ancient temple now a Christian Basilica in the heart of Rome. Here rest the remains of numerous famous people including Raphael Sanzio. The main feature of this more than 2000-year-old monument is the dome, the largest in the world, built of brick and concrete
Vatican City
The Vatican: this tiny part of the city is home to the cradle of the Christian Church. The magnificent Church of St. Peter, the largest in the world, and the adjoining Vatican Museums with their extraordinary works of art culminating in the masterpiece par excellence: the Sistine Chapel frescoed by Michelangelo
The Basilica of St. Peter in Vincoli
The Basilica of St. Peter in Vincoli, also known as the Basilica Eudossiana, off the normal tourist track is home to an extraordinary work by Michelangelo. In the right transept is the Tomb of Pope Julius II from which stands Moses, the imposing marble sculpture of over 2 metres in height, which depicts the prophet with a stern, sullen and proud gaze. Legend has it that when Michelangelo finished the statue and contemplated its perfection, he exclaimed, “Why don’t you speak?”
Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls
The Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls, one of the four papal basilicas, second in size only to St Peter’s in the Vatican and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has a Latin cross plan with five naves and 20 granite columns, above the arches of which are portraits of all the popes from St Peter to Pope Francis. Also magnificent is the upper part of the outer façade, entirely in mosaic with a gold background reproducing the 4 prophets of the Old Testament
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