Molo Audace - Gia "Molo S. Carlo" tours, things to do and tickets

The monument was built by emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) together with the Aelius bridge in front of it to become a mausoleum for himself and for his successors.
In the course of centuries it became the defensive rampart of the Vatican City, the site of a garrison, a prison, but also the offices of the Vatican Treasury and Archive.
Today the interior of the castle can be visited with its seventeenth century rich frescoed halls (Hall of Apollo, Hall of Paolina decorated with the Stories of Alexander the Great, Hall of Perseus with episode of the myth of the Greek hero, Room of Amore and Psiche), the prisons, the collection of antique arms, the painting gallery (with works by Carlo Crivelli, Luca Signorelli, and Dosso Dossi), the collection of ancient marbles, ceramics, and sculptures.
The terrace offers one of the best panoramic views of the Historical Center.

Immerse yourself in Rome, the fountain, and illusionist art. Experience the contrast between the harmonious fountains and the fallen angels who turn into demons.

You will be guided by one of our local, certified tour guides. What makes our guides special is their passion for Rome and they want to share it with you.

Highlights of the guided tour:
Discover the Church of "Santa Maria degli Angeli" which, a masterwork by
Michelangelo.

Admire the " Ecstasy of Saint Teresa" in "Santa Maria della Vittoria"

"Le Quattro Fontane" decorated by 4 fountains.

Borromini's masterpiece "San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane".

Bernini's "Sant'Andrea al Quirinale".

Then you will learn where the President of the Italian Republic has his seat.

Then you will learn all about the most famous fountain in the world, the "Fontana di Trevi".

"Santi XII Apostoli" with its apostles' graves will impress you.

As a crowning finale, "Il Gesù", the mother church of the Jesuits.

In 1752, King Carlo lll of Bourbon assigned the architect Luigi Vanvitelli the construction of a palace that could compete with that of Versailles and they chose, for security reasons, the old side of Caserta , situated at 20 km of distance from the city capital Naples. The Royal Palace of Caserta is the largest royal residence in the world by volume with its gardens, the American director George Lucas shoot several scenes of the first two episodes of Star Wars saga, inside the building, as well as many Italian films and Mission Impossible lll, too. Visiting the palace is like having a journey through the splendor and the magnificence of the architecture of the time.

The construction of the various wings of Palazzo Colonna lasted for five centuries and this led to the overlap of different architectural styles, both exterior and interior, that characterize it and reflect the different epochs of belonging.

From 1300 to 1500 it presented itself as a real family fortress. Oddone Colonna, elected pope on 11 November 1417 and assumed the name of Martin V, destines the Palace to the Pontifical See and lives there from 1420 to 1431, the year of his death.

In the austere halls of Palazzo Colonna, Pope Martino V plans and realizes in ten years a great plan of cultural, urban and administrative renaissance of the city of Rome, which lay in ruinous condition after the tormented period of the captivity of Avignon and of the Western schism. In 1527, during the sack of Rome by the troops of the Emperor Carlo V, Palazzo Colonna is one of the few buildings that are not burnt thanks to the good relations of the family with the Empire...

Castel Gandolfo is world famous for the Pope Summer Palace and the amazing Baroque Barberini Gardens. Castel Gandolfo is only 10 miles from Rome and it is overlooking the Lake Albano, the village has many charming local shops and many local restaurants where you can taste real local food and wines.
Depart from Termini station in the company of a friendly host and receive a briefing on your trip. Upon arrival at Castel Gandolfo, you will enter the Vatican State with an audio guide, as you join an open bus tour to visit the stunning Barberini Baroque Gardens.
Then enter the Pope's Apostolic Palace, where you can freely roam the room with an audio guide, which houses several works of art and famous portraits of Popes, including Pope Julius II and Leo X Medici portrait of the Pope. The palace was designed by the architect Carlo Maderno in the late 1600s.
Spend some free time in Castel Gandolfo and have lunch alone, relax during your experience: we offer flexible return tickets.

You will meet your Tour Escort and take the local train from Termini for a pleasant ride to the Castel Gandolfo. At your arrival you will enter the Vatican State & board the open Vatican bus, receive an audio guide & enjoy a ride through the Barberini Baroque Gardens with amazing fountains. Next visit is the Pope Palace projected by Carlo Maderno in the late 1600s, the palace has about 7 rooms with adorned with several art works and with the portraits of the Popes, among them you will recognized Pope Julius II who commissioned the Sistine Chapel's ceiling to Michelangelo and Pope Leo X from the Medici Family. You will receive and audio guide and be free to stroll inside the palace as longer as you wish. After your visit do not miss to visit Castel Gandolfo, overlooking the lake, enjoy a walk along the charming alleys with local shops and great restaurant offering authentic italian-roman cuisine with local wine from the Castelli Romani. Castel Gandolfo is definitely a must-see place.

Immerse yourself in the squares of Rome. Experience the art and history in these public squares, that make Rome an open-air museum.

Highlights of the guided tour:

Visit the gardens of the "Castel Sant'Angelo".
On the way to the "Via del Corso", we will pass the "Supreme Court of Cassation", the "Museo dell'Ara Pacis" and the "Mausoleo of Augustus".
Followed by a visit to the impressive Basilica "Santi Ambrogio e Carlo al Corso", with the heart of St. Charles Borromeo.
Continued by the "Piazza del Popolo" and "Santa Maria del Popolo" with its masterpieces by Pinturicchio, Rafael, Bernini, Caravaggio and Carlo Fontana.
Followed by the romantic "Piazza di Spagna".
The church "Sant'Andrea delle Fratte" houses masterpieces by Bernini and Borromini.
Then we discover "San Lorenzo in Lucina" with the grate on which St. Lawrence was martyred.
Highlight is the Basilica "Sant'Ignazio di Loyola", the second most important church of the Jesuits, with impressive optical illusions.