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We offer artistic and cultural themed tours in the most beautiful Italian cities
Mantua
AT THE GONZAGA HOUSE
THE DUCAL PALACE COMPLEX IN MANTUA
"A city in the form of a palace" words invented for the Ducal Palace of Urbino but which still today adapt to the palace of the Gonzagas of Mantua made up of buildings from different eras, gardens on the ground and in the air, streets and squares, basements and attics, churches and courtyards.
Each prince has added his piece. The relationship between the palace and the city is disproportionate, so much so that the palace ranks second in Europe in size, after the Vatican. There is to get lost in time and space but accompanied by a local guide it will be easier.
The visits will be illustrated by the tour guide Alessia and will be held on May 31, 2020 at 6.00 pm
Palermo
BAROQUE SHADES IN PALERMO
THE CHURCH OF SANTA CATERINA E DELLA MARTORANA
From 1713 to 1720 the Savoy family in the city of Palermo were spectators of that artistic ferment called "Baroque".
We will take you to discover together some masterpieces of this opulent style in the church of Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, pride of the Dominican order and in that of Martorana, a UNESCO site since 2015.
Furthermore, in the latter we will admire the harmonious coexistence between the colorful motifs typical of the Baroque style with the mosaics on a gold background of the Arab-Norman style.
The visits will be illustrated by the guide Francesca and will be held on June 14 at 18.00
Rome
THE SISTINE CHAPEL
THE SECRETS OF THE CONCLAVE AND THE TIME OF MICHELANGELO
We will enter one of the holiest places of Catholicism, the Sistine Chapel, the Pope's private chapel, where all the papal elections have been held since 1878.
You will discover where the white smoke comes from, the secrets of the conclave and the exclusive documents made available for this visit by the Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals. 1997.
We will admire the splendid Renaissance frescoes and then climb the scaffolding with Michelangelo, to see, nose up, the vault painted by Michelangelo.
The visits will be illustrated by the tour guide Stefania and will be held on 10 May 2020 at 4.00 pm
Rome
THE VATICAN MUSEUMS
THE 4 ROOMS NOTED AS RAFFAELLO'S ROOMS
We will cross the door of the Vatican Museums to reach the private apartment of Pope Julius II. Here we will be able to enjoy a “behind the scenes” of the life of the popes.
In the 4 rooms known as Raphael's Rooms we will have the opportunity to get to know the masterpieces created by Raphael and his collaborators up close.
We will see the fresco of the School of Athens; the wonderful play of light and shadow of the Liberation of San Pietro; and the pictorial tales of the Fire in the Borgo, and the Battle of Ponte Milvio.
The visits will be illustrated by the tour guide Stefania and will be held on April 26, 2020 at 4.00 pm
Rome
EXHIBITION ON RAFFAELLO
VISIT THE CULTURAL EXHIBITION OF THE YEAR WITH US!
1 hour of excursion during which, unlike the physical exhibition, you can go through the life and career of Raphael in chronological order.
Accompanied by the guide, we will discover the history, context, influences and successes of Raphael.
The master of the Renaissance, will in turn become a point of reference for students and followers.
The visits will be illustrated by the tour guide Stefania and will be held April 13, 2020 at 16 .00
Turin
THE SCENOGRAPHY OF CASA SAVOIA
VENARIA REALE AND THE HUNTING HOUSE OF STUPINIGI
Each dynasty in Europe promoted the construction of extra-urban residences for recreation and hunting, drawing the image of royalty through
In 1563 Turin was elected capital of the Duchy of the Savoy family which will stand out for the extraordinary architectural program that goes by the name of "crown of delights", Unesco heritage since 1997.
Both share the mastery of the royal architect Filippo Juvarra, the undisputed director of a coveted project of magnificence and splendor.
The visits will be illustrated by the guide Emanuela and will be held on 7 June 2020 at 18.00
Venice
THE LIES OF THE DUCAL PALACE
ART AND A HISTORY FOLDED TO THE REASON OF STATE
We will lead you to the discovery of the Doge's Palace, an emblematic monument of Venice that was able to transform itself from a swamp to a great naval and commercial power.
A rich and sophisticated city, cosmopolitan and democratic, Venice was attentive to its public image, pushing itself to manipulate art to put it at the service of the reason of state, contributing to the creation of the Myth of the Serenissima.
Jacopo Tintoretto and Paolo Veronese are the example of famous artists who were asked to rewrite history on the canvases of the Doge's Palace.
The visits will be illustrated by the tour guide Laura and will be held on May 24th at 18.00