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Step into the 17th century and witness the most spectacular, bitter, and brilliant artistic rivalry in history. Gian Lorenzo Bernini was the charismatic darling of the popes; Francesco Borromini was the brooding, mathematically gifted outsider. Together, their hatred for one another forged the breathtaking theatricality of Baroque Rome. On this immersive journey, you will decode hidden insults carved in stone, uncover the psychological warfare behind Rome's most famous churches, and stand at the epicenter of an urban legend that still echoes across Piazza Navona.
- A 2.5 km self-guided tour with 4 stops over 73 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Art, Design and Aesthetics and History and Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From the main transit hub in Rome, take local transit toward San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane. Walk the final stretch to San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane, Via del Quirinale, 23, 00187 Roma RM. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
From Piazza Navona, Piazza Navona, 00186 Roma RM, walk to the nearest transit stop and travel back to the main transit hub in Rome. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1San Carlo Alle Quattro Fontane
Borromini's first independent commission, a tiny church that revolutionized architecture with its undulating facade and complex mathematical illusions.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Chiesa di Sant'Andrea al Quirinale
Bernini's direct, emotional response to Borromini, featuring an intimate oval plan and masterful manipulation of hidden light.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Palazzo Propaganda Fide
The epicenter of the architects' bitter feud, featuring Borromini's heavy, oppressive facade that replaced Bernini's original work.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Piazza Navona
The ultimate Baroque stage where Bernini's spectacular fountain stands before Borromini's church, sparking Rome's most famous urban legend.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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