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Discover the life and masterpieces of the great artist
Walk around Rome and see the most beautiful works by Raphael on this guided tour focused on the Renaissance artist.
Follow your art-expert guide in the places that Raphael decorated and designed, including the “Loggia of Cupid and Psyche”, named after the fresco that he painted on the vault, in Villa Farnesina and the Chigi's Chapel in St. Maria del Popolo's Basilica.
You will see many of his other frescoes in the center of Rome. You will enter in St. Maria della Pace's church, near Navona's Square, and admire the “Sybils”, that represents four Roman sybils -Cumean, Persian, Phryguan and Tiburtin- accompanied by angels. You can see this work of art also from a window created in the Chiostro del Bramante, granting yourself a unique view.
Visit the places that were relevant for his work and his life, such as the Casa Fornarina in Trastevere district, the house that belonged to Margherita Luti, the famous “Fornarina” that inspired many of the artist's works, and see Raphael tomb in the Pantheon.
You can enrich your tour with few optional stops to have a deeper insight on the artist's life and works.
You can visit Julius II Apartments in the Vatican Museums, where you will see Raphael's Loggia and Rooms, including the renown “School of Athens” panting.
You can add to the Raphael's tour a guided visit to Palazzo Pamhpilj and Palazzo Barberini to see more pieces made by the artist and masterpieces of other world-famous painters and sculptors, such as Caravaggio, Canaletto and Titian.
This tour books quickly, so please don’t hesitate to contact us for information and reservations at info@raphaeltours.com.
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