โจ The Pope's summer retreat in Castel Gandolfo, together with its beautifully baroque private gardens, is one of the most historically significant must-see venues in the Vatican State. The Pontifical Residence, located 12 miles from Rome in a charming, small village surrounded by Lake Albano, has been at the disposal of the Pope since 1596. Castel Gandolfo, located in the midst of the Castelli Romani Regional Park, allows you to delve into the timeless baroque era and recollect what was once.
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๐ณ A tree with a thousand-year tale. On top of the Aventine, before the basilica of Santa Sabina, stands a living witness to faith and miracles. Planted by St. Dominic 800 years ago, this orange tree is not just any tree, but a symbol of endurance and hope.
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โช Entering the Basilica of Santa Sabina on the Aventine Hill entails experiencing a captivating atmosphere.
The oldest representation of the Crucifixion can be found on the magnificent door made of cypress wood, whose executors remain unknown.
A particular tile appears to have attracted the attention of a restorer among all the others. In the scene depicting the Red Sea passage, it appears that the Pharaoh's face, partially submerged by the waters with his army, is actually a small portrait of Napoleon that was remade during a restoration in 1836.
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๐ The Orange Garden of Rome, known in Italian as il Giardino degli Aranci, is one of Rome's finest parks. Nestled on top of the Aventine Hill (Colle Aventino), it is a wonderful public garden with lovely orange trees and a breathtaking view of Rome and St. Peter's dome, framed by the branches of exquisite pine trees.
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๐ชจ The Devilโs Stone in Santa Sabina on the Aventine.
Destination of uninterrupted flows of visitors, Santa Sabina is one of the minor basilicas of Rome and, undoubtedly, it deserves a visit, both for the architectural features and for the mosaic decorations.
โจFascinated by the most important decorative elements, few are attracted by a small, curious stone resting on a column placed on the back wall of the church.
๐ชฆ The legend remembers this stone as โLapis diaboliโ, that is the stone of the devil. According to the legend this stone is linked to the devotion of Saint Dominic; the Spanish Saint, founder of the Order of Preachers, who often went to the church praying on a plaque that covered the tomb of some Christian martyrs.
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๐ Zest is the zest of citrus, which is part of the landscape and Italian cuisine. It is the persistent aroma and intense color that follows all the people visiting our wonderful country. As the outer part of the skin, it is used in cooking and in cocktail recipes to give a decisive character and aroma.
๐๏ธ Starting from the value of this name, our luxury tour operator aims to provide unique experiences, a fully customized and detailed service(the choice of professional tour guides, the special kids friendly options and of course also the typical local food which accompanies many of our proposals) with an additional spark to every single tour we customize for our clients.
โค๏ธ The name Zest is a link to our inner emotions and memories. The scent or taste of the citrus fruits will evoke the memories of that unforgettable Italian experience even long after the vacation and back home, because our aim is to make memories.
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๐ Donโt miss our brand new Rome city tour on board of a vintage car!
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With a private English-speaking car driver and a local licensed tour guide, you will have the chance to discover the inner city of Rome like a true local. You will drive through the historical center and stop at the iconic panoramic views.
According to your choice and preferences you can enrich the experience either with a food tour or with a professional photoshoot in the most iconic places of the city.
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๐ชจ Did you know that the so-called Sanpietrini in Rome take the name from the first trunk pyramidal pavement that was made in Piazza San Pietro in the early 1700s?
Here you can see a live restauration in the historical centre of Rome.
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๐ Celebrate in the most romantic places that Italy can offer.
โค๏ธ Zest is: #passion, #exclusivity, desire to #explore, curiosity, love for Italy and for what it represents. We canโt wait to show you our beautiful country!
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๐๏ธ The tour to Ostia includes a van (or sedan) with driver for 5 hours total at your own disposal, a pick up & drop off at your accommodation and a private tour guide for 5 hours.
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๐พ Enjoy our tours with your four-legged friend.
โค๏ธ Zest is: #passion, #exclusivity, desire to #explore, curiosity, love for Italy and for what it represents. We canโt wait to show you our beautiful country!
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๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ฆฝ Some of our tours are wheelchair accessible.
โค๏ธ Zest is: #passion, #exclusivity, desire to #explore, curiosity, love for Italy and for what it represents. We canโt wait to show you our beautiful country!
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Pope Julius II commissioned #Bramante to design and build the Palace of the Courts of the Curia Iulia, bu the work remained unfinished due to the deaths of both historical figures who wanted it to be built.
๐๏ธ When they died, the only thing that remained were the foundations. Their shape is reminiscent of real seats for which the Romans nicknamed this place โThe Sofas of Via Giuliaโ
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๐๏ธ Both UNESCO World Heritage sites, Villa Adriana and Villa dโEste are must-see examples of the of the magnificence of Roman #architecture in the surroundings of the city.
During our tour you can also enjoy the delights of @ristorantelasibilla for lunch.
๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ We can ensure you it will be like in a fairy tale!
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๐ต Vespa tour of Rome on a beautiful sunny day: what else could you want? ๐ฌ Do you want to book a tour? ๐ฌ [email protected] or write us in DM! #zest #zestitalytours #tours #italy #rome #roma #vespatour #vespa #scooter #scootertour #scootertourome #vespalovers
Typical roman #spring cleaning! ๐ธ
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๐ 3 facts about the Roman Forum
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๐ข Shore excursion: Civitavecchia pick up and drop-off.
โก๏ธ Whatโs included?
โจ Pick up at Civitavecchia with luxury cars
๐๏ธ Visit to the iconic highlights of Rome (Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountainโฆ)
๐ Street food tour (optional)
โ๏ธ Everything is totally taylor-made and customizable
โ 8 hours
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๐๏ธ Just 40 minutes from Rome, Tivoli is a must for those who love history and art: ruins of Roman #aqueducts, a #medieval castle, and several interesting #churches.
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โจ The National Gallery of Ancient Art is one of the largest collections of #paintings in Italy.
๐น : Caravaggio - Judith Beheading Holofernes
Raphael - La Fornarina
Michael Sweerts - A Painter's Studio
Ginevra Cantofoli - Woman Wearing a Turban
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