Baths of Agrippa
Built between 25 and 19 BC by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, son-in-law of Augustus, these baths were the first public baths in the city. Located in the heart of the Campus Martius, the baths were part of a large redevelopment project for the area that included the construction of other monumental complexes. Agrippa’s baths, fed by […]
Statue of Abbot Louis
The statue of the Porter is one of the six famous talking statues of Rome, located today in Via Lata, near the central Via del Corso. This unique monument is an integral part of Roman popular culture and has played a significant role in the city’s social history, especially during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. […]
Palazzo Madama
Palazzo Madama, located on Corso Rinascimento in Rome, is one of the most important historical buildings in the city, known for being the seat of the Senate of the Italian Republic. This palace boasts a rich and complex history, reflecting the architectural and political evolution of Rome from the Renaissance to the present day. The […]
Giustiniani Palace
The Palazzo Giustiniani, located in the heart of Rome on Via della Dogana Vecchia, is an architectural and historical gem that has undergone centuries of transformations and has hosted nationally relevant events. Its construction began in 1585 at the behest of Monsignor Francesco Vento and was probably designed by the brothers Giovanni and Domenico Fontana. […]
Church of Santa Caterina dei Funari
The Church of Santa Caterina dei Funari is located in the VIII district – Sant’Eustachio of Rome and is a Renaissance gem with a fascinating history. The current church dates back to the 16th century, built between 1560 and 1564 under the direction of the architect Guidetto Guidetti, a student of Michelangelo, and was funded […]
Church of Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza
The Church of Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza is one of the greatest masterpieces of Roman Baroque architecture, the result of the innovative genius of Francesco Borromini. Located inside the courtyard of the Palazzo della Sapienza, the seat of the ancient University of Rome, the church was commissioned in 1632 by Cardinal Francesco Barberini and completed in […]
Church of Sant’Agostino
The Basilica of Sant’Agostino in Campo Marzio, located near Piazza Navona, is one of the most important Renaissance churches in Rome. Built in the 15th century according to the design of Giacomo di Pietrasanta, the basilica is dedicated to Saint Augustine and represents an important center of worship and devotion. The facade of the basilica, […]
Church of San Luigi dei Francesi
The Church of San Luigi dei Francesi, located near Piazza Navona, is one of the most famous and artistically relevant churches in Rome. Built in the 16th century for the French community of Rome, the church is dedicated to Saint Louis IX, King of France. The facade of the church, designed by Giacomo della Porta, […]
Basilica of Sant’Eustachio
The Basilica of Sant’Eustachio, located in the Sant’Eustachio district of Rome, is a church of ancient Christian origins, dedicated to Sant’Eustachio, a Roman martyr of the 2nd century. The church, which has undergone numerous modifications and restorations over the centuries, represents a magnificent example of Baroque architecture. The facade of the basilica, completed in the […]
Basilica of Sant’Andrea della Valle
The Basilica of Sant’Andrea della Valle is one of the most important and majestic Baroque churches in Rome. Located in the Sant’Eustachio district, this basilica was built between the late 16th and early 17th centuries, designed by Giacomo della Porta and Carlo Maderno. The facade, completed by Carlo Rainaldi, is a magnificent example of Baroque […]
