Squares and Fountains of Baroque Rome

The “Baroque Rome” tour will take us on a journey through art and history, visiting the most emblematic sites of the Baroque era in the Capital.

Departure: Piazza Navona
We will begin our tour at Piazza Navona, famous for its extraordinary fountains, including Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers, one of his most celebrated works. The guide will reveal the artistic and symbolic details of this majestic fountain and its impact on the square.

Visit: Church of San Luigi dei Francesi
Just a short walk from Piazza Navona, we will visit the Church of San Luigi dei Francesi, which houses three masterpieces by Caravaggio depicting the life of Saint Matthew. It will be an unmissable opportunity to admire the emotional intensity and realism of the Baroque master.

Visit: Pantheon (Exterior)
We will continue to Piazza della Rotonda to discover the Pantheon, an architectural masterpiece of Ancient Rome that profoundly influenced the Baroque era. We will admire the harmony and perfection of its dome, the focal point of the building.

Stop: Piazza della Rotonda
After visiting the Pantheon, we will take a moment to explore Piazza della Rotonda, a lively historic square featuring a beautiful central fountain and surrounded by charming cafés.

Stop: Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola
Next, we will head to the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola, an extraordinary example of Baroque architecture designed by Orazio Grassi. We will admire the illusionistic frescoed dome, which tricks the eye and creates a sense of grandeur and luminosity inside the church.

Stop: Trevi Fountain We will continue the tour to the famous Trevi Fountain, a masterpiece by Nicola Salvi. We will learn about its history and the meaning of its sculptures, and, of course, we won’t forget to toss a coin into the fountain to ensure our return to Rome.

Conclusion: Piazza di Spagna
We will conclude the tour at Piazza di Spagna, where we can admire the iconic Spanish Steps (Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti) and the Fountain of the Barcaccia, a work by Pietro Bernini and his son Gian Lorenzo. We will uncover the stories and legends associated with these historic sites and their role in the public and cultural life of Rome during the Baroque period.