Piazza Navona Uncovered: A Self-Guided Walking Tour in Rome
Discover the hidden history beneath one of Rome's most theatrical squares on this self-guided walking tour of Piazza Navona. Uncover the ancient Roman stadium…
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Overview
Discover the hidden history beneath one of Rome's most theatrical squares on this self-guided walking tour of Piazza Navona. Uncover the ancient Roman stadium buried beneath the Baroque square, and learn how papal ambition, artistic rivalry, and water politics shaped this iconic space. Highlights include: * Explore the elongated shape of the square, tracing its origins to the Stadium of Domitian, built around 86 AD * Admire the Fountain of the Moro, Palazzo Pamphilj, and the concave façade of Sant'Agnese in Agone * Marvel at Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers, symbolizing the continents beneath a soaring obelisk * Learn about the rivalry between architects Bernini and Borromini * Visit the statue of Pasquino, Rome's famous "talking statue" * Spot a hidden marble face with a legendary tale of power and betrayal Please note: This outdoor tour uses the indoor tour interface - all locations must be played manually, when instructed.
What’s included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Not included
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
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