The Grand Vittoriano Suite

Villa Torlonia is an architectural jewel in full liberty style, and played a leading role in 20th century history. It was founded as an agricultural estate, and over the centuries became the property of some of the most important families in Rome. Even Benito Mussolini succumbed to its charm, so much that he moved his residence here. Its surprising and mysterious buildings - perfect to enchant children and adults (the Cascina delle Civette, the neoclassical Casino Nobile and the renaissance era Casino dei Principi, as well as Mussolini’s bunker) - will plunge you in a timeless atmosphere that has lived through the history of the city and its nation.

Resting on the slopes of the Caelian Hill, the Basilica dei Santi Quattro Coronati, named in honor of four martyred soldiers, is a place of meditation, reflection and tradition. To this day the Augustinian nuns sing their songs at the preordained hours. A timeless place where history seems frozen. One of our expert guides will help you immerse yourself in one of Rome’s most historic, artistic and spiritual monuments.

Start on the Aventine Hill, the beauties of which have been sung by poets like Carducci and D’Annunzio, and discover the scents and charm of the Parco Savello, the Garden of Oranges where Saint Dominic planted the first bitter orange tree, which to this day you can still find there. Peek through the famous “keyhole” of the Priory of the Knights of Malta, through which the Vatican Cupola will appear in a new, breathtaking perspective. Move to the Gianicolo terrace and its unique view of Rome. A true Renaissance treasure, which also holds the Tempietto del Bramante. Finally, on the opposite side of the city, inside the magnificent Villa Borghese, you will find the terrace of the Pincian Hill.

Do you have a desire to discover the secrets and symbols of the Eternal City? Are you curious to decipher the stone animals hidden throughout the city? We will guide you to discover the animal sculptures concealed in sophisticated palazzi and camouflaged in the streets and squares of the city, an adventure that will be fun for children and fascinating for adults. From the deer atop the Basilica di Sant’Eustachio, to the elephant that adorns the square in front of the Basilica di Santa Maria sopra Minerva, to the cat of Palazzo Grazioli up to the salamanders on the facade of the Church of San Luigi dei Francesi.

Rome is without a doubt the paradise of designer shopping. Its beating heart rotates around the Piazza di Spagna and the streets that cross it, almost two kilometers of shops for all tastes in a spectacular historical and artistic setting. On Via Condotti you will find the major names of Italian fashion and more (Gucci, Ferragamo, Louis Vuitton, Armani, Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, Tiffany, Cartier, Bulgari, Dior). Via del Babuino and Via Margutta are ideal destinations for art and antique lovers. Your shopping experience will achieve breathtaking heights in Piazza di Spagna, which is why Italian brands like Gucci, Bulgari and Valentino chose to locate their stores near the square. Many more great brands and boutiques in their own right also have shops here. Our Italian/American ambassador Alysa will give you access to Rome’s luxury brands. She will introduce you to less-known designers and boutiques, and help you shop Made in Italy. Clothing, accessories, home furniture, objects and crafts.

This is not an actual neighborhood, but a group of 26 buildings and 17 houses. It is a world inside a world known as Coppedè, a pastiche of stylistic influences that forms the characteristic “neighbourhood” between via Nomentana and via Salaria. A corner of Rome that seems to have a surreal and magical atmosphere. This is due to the variety of architectural styles found in this bizarre and surprising neighborhood. It became famous after the Beatles dove into the Fontana delle Rane in Piazza Mincio after playing a concert at the nearby club Piper. Some feel it is terrifying, including Dario Argento who used it as a location for some of his most iconic horror movies. The neighborhood is shrouded in mystery and has an unsettling aura, perhaps also due to the tragic story of its creator, Gino Coppedè, who died a suicide. Notwithstanding, it is still full of overwhelming emotions and should not go unnoticed.

Stucco Gallery and sundial, Palazzo Spada

Chapel of the Monte di Pietà

San Girolamo della Carità

Crypt of Santa Maria dell'Orazione and Death

Altana of Palazzo Falconieri

Oratory of Santa Caterina da Siena

The Renaissance is a straight line between two points . Julius II has the vision of a time that tells the story of man and of a road, which is to be born before any patriarchal palace. The Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo, Via Giulia. A story in stone, in marble, in paintings. The stuccos of Palazzo Spada envelop us as they become giants in Borromini's Perspective Gallery, covering the truth of the cosmos in the painted sundial. The wing of the angel that opens, always for Virgilio Spada and brings us to a floor of flowers cut in marble, while a distant light announces the richest chapel in Rome. A hidden oratory, a shrine in which the faces of men and women become one. The past with the present above-ground, while, underground, skulls become chandeliers