Join this exclusive 3-hour tour to explore how Baroque and Renaissance art has left an indelible mark on Rome. From the 14th to the 17th century, great masters revolutionized art by integrating classical antiquity principles such as perspective and anatomical perfection, visible in some of the city's most iconic sites.
The tour begins at the Church of Sant'Andrea delle Fratte, a Baroque gem where Bernini's angel sculptures shine in all their majesty. Though lesser-known, this church houses treasures like the Altieri Chapel, designed by Bernini and completed by his student Giuseppe Giorgetti. Here, you can admire the famous "Bust of an Angel," a work that reflects Bernini's characteristic delicacy and detail.
Next, we head to the Church of Sant'Ignazio da Loyola, a Baroque masterpiece where the ceiling, painted by Andrea Pozzo, creates an extraordinary optical illusion. At first glance, it seems that the ceiling opens up to the sky thanks to a false dome, highlighting the Baroque mastery of perspective.
The third stop is the Church of San Luigi dei Francesi, where Caravaggio left his mark with a series of three masterpieces: "The Calling of St. Matthew," "The Martyrdom of St. Matthew," and "St. Matthew and the Angel." These paintings display Caravaggio's dramatic use of chiaroscuro, bringing religious scenes to life with powerful realism.
The final visit is to the Church of Sant'Agostino, home to Raphael's famous "Madonna of Loreto," which radiates serene beauty. Here, you can also admire Caravaggio's "The Baptism of Christ," a work that, through its realistic style and masterful use of light, imparts unique intensity to this sacred representation.
The tour concludes in the historic Piazza Navona, where you can reflect on the artistic legacy of masters like Bernini, Raphael, and Caravaggio, whose works have transformed Rome into a living museum of art and spirituality.