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Discover Rome's most representative places of the fascist period
Rome is known for the architectural traces of its ancient and imperial past, but there are also many buildings that represent a more recent chapter of the history of the city and the nation: Mussolini’s fascist regime.
From 1922 until 1945 Italy was ruled by the “Duce” Benito Mussolini, leader of the fascist movement. One of the aims of the fascists was to renovate Italy’s capital city with new buildings and monuments that would symbolizes the power of the regime.
Follow your expert guide on this tour and go beyond the typical tourist's path and discover another side of the city's history and landmarks. You will follow Mussolini’s steps through the sites linked to his historical and political figure.
Visit Palazzo Venezia, the “Duce” headquarters, and the innovative EUR district, with its modern buildings and the Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana, known as the “Square Colosseum”.
See the famous “Foro Italico” sport center, where you can find a modern Carrara-marble obelisk erected by Mussolini and that bears his name, and see the sites that form this complex, such as the Stadio dei Marmi.
If you are looking for a unique and unusual way to learn more about Italy’s history this is the perfect tour for you!
This tour books quickly, so please don’t hesitate to contact us for information and reservations at info@raphaeltours.com.
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