THE BAROQUE PERIOD
Power and Faith
In the seventeenth century, Rome is “the Great Theater of the World”.
Art is at the service of power. The purpose is to astound, to impress the spectator, to strike his soul deeply, to leave a mark.
To leave the mark of faith in the simple souls of the populace. Or the mark of the Pope's power and greatness in the spirits of important visitors, ambassadors, politicians, but also travelers.
It is the period of the “Grand Tour”, when the young sons of the rich European families travel to Rome and
Italy to study “antiquity”.
Movement, expressive power, wonder. These are the keywords to discover the Baroque art in the churches and the palaces of Rome after the Counter-Reformation.
What’s included:
- CHIESA DI SANTA MARIA DELLA VITTORIA
- CHIESA DI SAN CARLINO AL QUIRINALE (Borromini)
- CHIESA DI SANT'ANDREA AL QUIRINALE (Bernini)
- CHIESA DI SANT’ IGNAZIO.
Time
1.45 hours
SURVIVAL KIT:
Water
Comfortable shoes
The tour finishes in a different location than the starting point.
This tour does not include a restroom stop but if necessary we can stop in a cafe and use the services.
SACRED AREAS
DRESS CODE:
IT IS MANDATORY
TAKE OFF
YOUR HAT
TO COVER
KNEES
TO COVER
SHOULDERS
Meeting Point
Via XX Settembre, 17
(in front of the Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria)
For any questions, do not hesitate to contact us!
