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10/01/2025

🇬🇧 Have you aver wondered why Navona Square has an oval shape? In the past, at least 5 meter under the actual level of the square, there laid the Stadium of Domitian.

It was built in the Campus Martius between 85-86 A.D. by Domitian, both to offer the people a further venue for celebration (and praise of the emperor), and to satisfy the imperial passion for athletics.
It is a copy of the wooden Stadium built by Augustus in the last years of the first century B.C. mentioned by Cassius Dio (Roman History, LIII, 1).

The stadium had a capacity of about 30,000 spectators. Its shape was inspired by the stadiums of Olympia and Athens and it was built for the Greek athletic games, very appreciated by the emperor, who hoped to involve the Romans in more athletic practice. In fact, in this place there were mainly athletic competitions: track and field, wrestling and weightlifting, hand-to-hand combat, jumps. Unfortunately, the Greek games, so loved by the emperor, were not so amusing for Ancient Romans, who considered them too unmanly, little hard and little violent.

🏟️ The Stadium was later restored in the Third Century by Alexander Severus - and for this reason it had the name of Circus Alexandrinus, which he kept for all the Middle Ages - and remained in use until the Fifth Century. Today, it is buried under Navona Square, but you can explore this hidden masterpiece thanks to our Exclusive Rome City Center & Pizza Making Private Tour. Book now!

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06/01/2025

🍭 Looking for a unique way to experience Rome? Join us on Epiphany Day for the special tradition of Roman Befana at Navona Square.

Enjoy delicious local food and soak up the festive atmosphere. ✨
Happy Epiphany! 🧦

04/01/2025

🇬🇧 Marforio is a statue exhibited in the courtyard of the Capitoline Museums. It probably represents the allegory of the Tiber or its tributary, the Nera. It was found in the Sixteenth Century in the Forum of Augustus and was immediately exposed to the public by the Pope, triggering in response an ironic movement of protest by the Romans: the famous "pasquinate".
Among the statues involved in this particular phenomenon, a habit of dialogue had been established. For example, between Marforio and its most famous counterpart, Pasquino, there were ironic exchanges of opinions about politics and institutions, such as the dialogue concerning the Carbonari Uprisings that slaughter Rome: "What silence, what peace! Pasquino, isn’t it? In Rome everything is silent." And in Pasquino’s reply "Like in a cemetery!".

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01/01/2025

✨Thank you for travelling with us this year!
We're excited to create even more amazing memories
with you during 2025 and the Jubilee Season.
Here's to new destinations, unforgettable experiences,
and lifelong friendships.

Cheers to the New Year! 🥂

28/12/2024

🇬🇧 In the Nineteenth Century, the Colosseum was a must-see for young nobles and intellectuals who left their countries for the Grand Tour of Italy and Europe. In particular, two of the most influential intellectuals of that period, Goethe and Lord Byron, inspired others to take the Colosseum Night Tour thanks to their stories full of inspired tones about how delightful it was to visit the Colosseum at night. Following their declarations, the great tourists rushed to Rome to enter the Colosseum after sunset and experience the same incredible aesthetic journey. Just as it happens today, when travel bloggers extol the wonders of some untouristy place, making it mainstream meta in a moment, after the publication of Byron’s Manfred, the number of visitors to the Colosseum at night increased exponentially, and the experience became less ecstatic and romantic for everyone.
You can have the same experience today. Thanks to our partnership with the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo. Book your Private Tour now, or just reserve your spot for the Fast-Track entrance at the Colosseum!

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21/12/2024

🇬🇧 Rome's iconic Fountain of the Four Rivers has been given a new lease on life!
After nearly 20 years, this Baroque masterpiece by Bernini inside Navona Square has undergone a meticulous restoration, returning it to its former glory.

👷🏼‍♂️ The intervention included disinfection and disinfestation with biocidal treatment for the elimination of bacteria, algae, and insects, mechanical and chemical cleaning of surfaces, removal of limestone layers, consolidation of surfaces with specific products to improve their stability and ensure their durability, reconstruction in marble of the phalanx of the left hand of the Danube statue and the revision, integration and replacement of grouting to ensure integrity and aesthetic consistency.

Bernini's fountain is the most important in Rome along with the Trevi's one. It was made using travertine for the rock base and marble for the sculptures. The obelisk comes from the Villa of Maxentius and was taken by Pope Innocent X who wanted to leave this place a monument that would remain in history after the Jubilee of 1650.

This restoration is part of a larger effort to revitalize Rome's historic centre. And we are ready to tailor-made the perfect Private Tour for all your needs in our great City Center. Contact us ✨

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17/12/2024

🇬🇧 During the tumultuous years of World War II, the Vatican Museums played an extraordinary role in preserving the Italian cultural heritage. When the threat of the war loomed large over Europe, countless masterpieces were secretly moved to the Vatican and hidden away in secret chambers. A resilient man, called Emilio Lavagnino, started secret negotiations with the Vatican State to move masterpieces such as sculptures, paintings, and goldworkings from all over the churches of the Lazio. Lavagnino travelled several times within little cities, for example, Viterbo, Rieti, Tarquinia, Civitavecchia, Sutri, and Fondi, to collect the works which had to be secretly moved towards Rome. When the war struck some of those little cities, at least their art had been saved.
This daring operation ensured that some of the world's most iconic artworks survived the conflict, emerging unscathed when peace finally returned. The Vatican, a symbol of spirituality, became a beacon of hope for art lovers around the globe thanks to the job of Emilio Lavagnino. And nowadays, you can see with your own eyes this sign of the time, saved by one brave man for the cultural pleasure of the humankind of the future. Book now your Vatican Museums Skip-The-Line Tickets and beat the crowd during the Christmas Season!

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13/12/2024

🇬🇧 Rome, a city brimming with history, is a tapestry woven with layers of civilizations. Yet, beneath its ancient charm, there lies a more recent, and controversial, chapter: the creation of Via della Conciliazione.

This grand boulevard, stretching from St. Peter's Square to Castel Sant'Angelo, was born from the demolition of Borgo Pio, a medieval neighbourhood teeming with life and history. It was a decision made in the name of progress, of opening up a direct and monumental path to the Vatican. But at what cost?

🏗 The demolition of Borgo Pio was a radical act that forever altered the city's urban fabric. Countless historical buildings, churches, and homes characterized by a fascinating blend of architectural styles, primarily reflecting the Renaissance and Baroque periods, were razed to the ground, displacing thousands of residents and severing deep-rooted communities. Furthermore, the effect Bernini desired while making the St. Peter’s Colonnade has been altered forever: in the past, people walking through the alleys of Borgo Pio would have arrived directly in front of the Square, being amazed by the glorious Dome opening in front of their eyes just after a corner. While the resulting vista of Via della Conciliazione is undeniably impressive, it's a beauty built upon sacrifice.
What are your thoughts? Should we celebrate modernization, or mourn the past? Let us know your opinion in the comment section, or just book our St. Peter’s Basilica Tour to have new and exciting details about Vatican City's history!

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08/12/2024

🇬🇧The Feast of the Immaculate Conception celebrates the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on 8 December. It is one of the most important Marian feasts in the liturgical calendar of the Latin Church and is, by pontifical decree, the patronal feast day in more than 10 countries, including Italy.

🌲 Since 1953, on this day the Pope has visited the Column of the Immaculate Conception in Piazza di Spagna, Rome to offer expiatory prayers commemorating the solemn event. And since the exceptional closure in Piazza Venezia for the construction of Line C of Rome's Underground System, there is a new celebration in Piazza del Popolo awaiting you. Join us this evening in Piazza del Popolo, where at 6.30 PM Rome's Major Roberto Gualtieri and actress Andrea Delogu will co-host the final celebration of the Feast of Immaculate Conception with the tree lighting.

If you are further interested, 1 City Tour offers different kinds of tours of Rome's City Center, including Walking Tours and Private Tours at Piazza del Popolo. Contact us to learn more about our customized prices!

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04/12/2024

🇬🇧 The Pantheon Fountain is back!
After 7 months of maintenance work, with a specific procedure regarding cleaning, repair of any damaged or missing parts, and colour appearance operations, the fountain was reopened to the public with a special speech by Rome’s Major Roberto Gualtieri.

⛲️This fountain was thought for the Jubilee of 1575: immediately after the restoration of the famous aqueduct of the Aqua Virgo, completed in 1570, a secondary underground branch of the conduit began to be made, to reach the area of the ancient Campo Marzio, one of the most populated areas of Rome. As a consequence, the construction of several fountains was also planned, such as the one in Popolo Square and the two at the extremities of Piazza Navona (the fountains "del Moro" and "del Nettuno”).
At that point, in 1575, Pope Gregory XIII commissioned Giacomo Della Porta to design the fountain of Piazza della Rotonda, in front of the Pantheon, whose sculptural realization was entrusted to Leonardo Sormani.

✨ After 450 years, for another Jubilee, the Pantheon Fountain gains new life, with its brilliant white marble at your disposal. Let’s discover this masterpiece, book now our Skip-The-Line Tickets to enjoy the Pantheon and its area at its best!

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27/11/2024

🇬🇧 The St. Mary Major’s Basilica hosts a secret special calendar which gives us a fascinating insight into the daily life of Ancient Rome.
This ancient agenda is not like the modern ones we are used to. Actually, it is a fresco painted on the wall of an existing Roman building, depicting a whole year divided into months and probably days. Thanks to this calendar, archaeologists have reconstructed more precisely how the Romans organized their time and life and how it works their agricultural activities and holidays. In fact, the fresco shows how the year was marked by agricultural work, which was essential for the population's survival, and when holidays and festivities for the grape harvest were celebrated, a truly unique insight into Ancient Rome's social life. The images on the calendar are mainly related to the world of agriculture: we can see scenes of harvesting, pruning, sowing and harvesting, which give us an idea of how the Romans organized their work according to the cycle of the seasons.

🗓 Nowadays, the calendar is located in an archaeological area below the Basilica, a real hidden treasure that allows us to travel back in time and that you can visit with a peculiar tailor-made Private Tour. Let us know if you knew about this hidden gem or just try now the St. Mary Major’s Basilica Tour’s experience to get new knowledge about the Eternal City!

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23/11/2024

🇬🇧 The Trevi Fountain hides a secret only locals know.
According to a legend, during the construction of the Fountain, a barber who had the shop right in front of the building site did nothing but criticize and deride the project. Poor Nicola Salvi, the architect in charge of the works, had to endure daily the complaints and negative remarks of the barber, who always found something to complain about. Therefore Salvi decided to "revenge" in an original way, exasperated by the continuous criticism. In a prominent position near the barbershop, he added a decorative element like a vase to the Fountain, something very similar to the ace of cups of playing cards.
This element, which is a bit different from the rest of the decoration, would have been inserted just to joke with the barber and "obstruct his view" of the Fountain. In this way, the barber could no longer see the work as a whole and continue to criticize it.

🔎 Of course, this is only a legend and no hard evidence supports this story. However, the presence of this particular component continues to intrigue visitors and make art scholars talk about it.
Come and see it up close, book now a Private Tour of Rome City Centre to find out the infinite curiosities of the Eternal City!

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17/11/2024

Source: Vatican 🇬🇧 The Vatican Observatory, or Specola Vaticana, is a scientific research institute directly dependent on the Holy See. Its origins date back to the end of the 16th century, when in 1578 Pope Gregory XIII established a commission in which a predominant role was played by Fr. Cristoforo Clavio S.J., an astronomer and mathematician Jesuit of the Roman College, to prepare the reform to modify the calendar from the Julian to the Gregorian one, promulgated in 1582. The Specola operated inside the Vatican State in Rome City Center for just over 40 years, but in the early 1930s, the rise of electric lights and the urban growth of the Capital made the sky of Rome so bright that astronomers could not study the fainter stars. For this reason, Pope Pius XI ordered the Observatory to be moved to his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo.

🔭 Today the Specola is available to welcome visitors and tourists thanks to a renewed and rich proposal of Guided Tours developed in collaboration with the Vatican Museums. The rooms of the Pontifical Villas - whose gardens and Apostolic Palace can already be visited - become even more accessible and usable, Integrating and extending the routes of the visit to the museum spaces of the Visitor Center of the Specola Vaticana and its evocative Barberini’s Dome, home of the historic telescopes Schmidt and Carte du Ciel, the latter recently restored and currently working.
1 City Tour will let you enjoy the Vatican Observatory at its best also with an exclusive option to have a tailor-made Private Visit. Let’s find out this hidden gem of Rome’s history, thanks to a special collaboration with the Vatican Museums. Don’t miss this opportunity, book now!

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14/11/2024

🇬🇧 Did you know that the Colosseum was once a medieval fortress?
For centuries, we've admired the Colosseum as a symbol of ancient Rome and its gladiatorial contests. But did you know that during the Middle Ages, this iconic landmark was transformed into a stronghold for one of Rome's most powerful families?
The Frangipane family, a dominant force in the 11th and 12th centuries in Rome, claimed the Colosseum as their own, converting it into a formidable fortress. Their influence was so profound that they even changed the history of the city!

🏰 A stronghold of power: The Frangipane constructed a fortified walkway around the Colosseum, offering unparalleled views and protection.
A symbol of wealth: Their riches allowed them to dominate the city, but their actions were more motivated by personal gain than civic duty.
A tragic end: A devastating earthquake in 847 significantly damaged the Colosseum, causing the southern facade to collapse.
Recent excavations have unearthed fascinating new details about the Frangipane's occupation of the Colosseum, including the exact location of their fortified walkway and the extent of the damage caused by the earthquake.

What are your thoughts on this lesser-known chapter in the Colosseum's history? Share your comments below and book now your Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to taste the historic atmosphere of Italian most renowned landmark!

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05/11/2024

🇬🇧 For many centuries the Chair of Saint Peter was considered the seat from which the apostle Peter preached in his episcopal function in Antioch and Rome.
The first proof of the cult of the Chair is found in the writings of Anthony of Padua, who tells how it was exposed to the people's worship in a sermon in 1231.
However, scholars debate its origin. According to some, the ivory panel would be much older, made in Egypt between the end of the III and the beginning of the IV Century. The decorative motifs on the panel, such as the lotus flowers, and the iconographic features of the scenes, would confirm the hypothesis.
These clues led to the recognition in the ivory panel of the backrest of the ancient throne of the Roman emperor: the sumptuous scranno was probably located in the imperial residence known as Domus Faustae, which Constantine left to Pope Miltiades in 313.
The throne would thus be inherited by the pontiff and would be used regularly thereafter. Only later, in the Thirteenth Century, the panel would be detached from the throne, since it was too damaged, and applied to that given by Charles the Bald.

🏰 But, what if the throne had "imperial" origins? According to Mario D'Onofrio, the artefact would be none other than the throne of Charlemagne, brought to Rome by the king himself not to give it to the pope but to attest his power and dominion acquired on the Eternal City.
The hypothesis would be supported by the fact that the ivory slabs are affixed on wooden boards in such a way as to form a diptych: it would have constituted the outer covering of an object of particular value, two silver plates worked in a cantilever and depicting the planimetries of Rome and Constantinople, remembered in the testament of Charlemagne as something very dear to him and left in his legacy to the St. Peter’s Basilica.

You can admire the Throne until the 8th of December. Book now our St. Peter’s Guided Tour to get a unique travel experience no one will never experience!

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31/10/2024

🇬🇧 If you are a lover of mystery and horror, on Halloween you must visit one of the most unknown churches in Rome.
Along the elegant via Giulia, between the Farnese arch and Palazzo Falconieri, it is impossible not to notice the small but curious Church of Santa Maria dell'Orazione e Morte, which certainly strikes everyone already by its name (which shows "death" in it).

In 1572, a brotherhood decided to buy a plot of land in the area of Via Giulia, where a small convent was consecrated in 1576 and expanded in 1700 when it was necessary to restore the facade that can still be admired today.

💒 In addition to the church, an oratory and a vast cemetery (where more than 8,000 bodies were laid!) were built, but almost completely destroyed in 1886 with the construction of the walls of the Tiber. Of the cemetery, however, there is still memory going down in the crypt where there is an environment used as an ossuary where literally everything - decorations, sculptures and even chandeliers - is made of bones and skeletons that in the Nineteenth Century served as a set for sacred representations that used to use life-size wax statues. It is also curious that the habit of indicating on the skulls, and precisely on the forehead, the year, the cause, and the place of death of each of the bodies found.

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24/10/2024

🇬🇧 As you can imagine, the St. Peter’s Basilica took quite a long time to build! In fact, this monster project took around a century to be finished!

The construction of the current basilica overlooking St Peter’s Square began on 18 April 1506 with Pope Julius II and ended in 1626, during the pontificate of Pope Urban VIII, while the arrangement of the square in front of it was completed only in 1667. On the same site, before the present basilica, there was another one dating from the 4th Century, built by the Roman emperor Constantine I. Obviously, during such a huge period, many architects succeeded in the works for the construction of the Basilica: Bramante with the collaboration of Giuliano da Sangallo, Raffaello, with the collaboration of Giuliano da Sangallo and Frà Giocondo, Antonio da Sangallo the Youth, with Baldassarre Peruzzi as a collaborator, Michelangelo, Pirro Ligorio and Jacopo Barozzi from Vignola, Giacomo Della Porta with Domenico Fontana, Carlo Maderno and finally Gian Lorenzo Bernini (since 1629).

🔎 One of St. Peter’s Basilica’s most famous features is its Dome. It is so big that you could fit the Statue of Liberty inside it alone. It actually hides a secret, such as all the Basilica: are the paintings really paintings? If a closer look is taken, it is possible to find out that they are actually mosaics! Some are made from glass, and others are ceramic. It’s a key reason why so many people use flash photography inside the Basilica – they won’t miss anything!
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19/10/2024

🇬🇧 After five years, the curtain is raised on the Apollo Belvedere. The panels of the restoration site were finally removed from the Octagon Courtyard, which, prolonged by the forced pause imposed by the pandemic, obscured the timeless beauty of one of the iconic sculptures of the Vatican Museums.
This masterpiece, dating back to the post-Hellenistic period (second half of the II century AD), was found in Anzio towards the end of the XV century, during the Renaissance, but has lived several movements before being placed in the Pio Clementino Museum in the Vatican Museums. The white marble statue represents the Greek god Apollo, who has just killed the serpent Python, a Ctonia deity native to Delphi, with the arrows of his bow. The muscles, still tense, suggest the effort that follows the battle against Python, while the curly hair falls back fluid on the neck and elegantly gathered on the head, surrounded by the strophium, an ornamental band symbolizing a deity or a king.

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