Caravaggio's Genius - Rome by Locals

Caravaggio’s Genius

Following the footsteps paintings of Caravaggio to the Santa Maria del Popolo Curch, Sant’Agostino Curch and San Luigi dei Francesi Curch.

Michelangelo Merisi better known as Caravaggio was from the northern of Italy but it was in Rome that his genius exploded and revolutionized world painting. He lived here for few years between the late 1500s and the early 1600s. We can suppose those were the happiest years of his short and hard life. His paintings caused astonishment for their strong innovation and so much appreciation on one hand but sharp criticisms and animosity on the other! This itinerary takes you through the center of Rome to visit three different and wonderful churches where is possible to see Caravaggio’s masterpieces in their original place. You will admire his painting in a special way with its unbelievable state-of-the-art light and its incredible three-dimensional effects. The beauty of the details so lovingly cared by the artist cannot be given by any reproduction. While watching them do not forget that Caravaggio used to paint very quickly. It seems impossible, isn’t it?

Details

SKIP THE LINE. Our tours include the skip the line tickets.
LANGUAGES: English, Spanish, French, Russian, German, Portuguese, Dutch, Chinese, Japanese.
KIDS FRIENDLY. The children are welcome. Please write me if there are kids in your family group.
DISABLE FRIENDLY. The tour is disabled friendly. Please contact me if you need a wheelchair.
DRESS CODE: Low cut or sleeveless clothing, shorts, miniskirts and hats are not allowed. Only small bags/backpacks are permitted (size 40x35x15).

3 HOURS

PRIVATE TOUR

ROME

CHURCHES & MUSEUMS

Piazza del Popolo

Church of Santa Maria del popolo

Saint Paul's Conversion

The Crucifixion of Saint Peter

Church of St. Augustine

The Madonna of Pilgrims

Church of St. Luigi dei Francesi

The Martyrdom of St. Matthew

St. Matthew

The Vocation of St. Matthew

Tour Location

Meeting Point Options:

1. at the exit of Dal Bolognese Restaurant, Piazza del Popolo, 1

2. at your accommodation (on request): the pick up from your hotel/b&b is available if it is in the centre of Rome and the cost of the taxi is on you.

Meeting Point Option 1

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Caravaggio’s Genius