About this experience
Famous harlots of Rome and shady brothels. Madonnas with the faces of prostitutes and the church of courtesans. The criminal world and the papal bohemia. I will show you the Eternal City of the Renaissance and Baroque era from a different perspective that you have not seen before. Through the phenomenon of courtesans, I will vividly tell you about religion, politics, and art, about famous artists and their muses.
What to expect
We will walk from the northern gates of the city to the Holy See - along the 'temptation road' through the red light district of the Baroque era and the most fashionable districts of modern Rome, through places associated with the work of famous artists and sculptors, their muses and lovers.
We will visit:
- Piazza Navona
- Spanish Steps
- Pantheon
- Piazza Navona
- Churches of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, where we will see original works by Raphael and Caravaggio
We will talk about:
- The history of the courtesan phenomenon
- The seamy side of the Renaissance and the personal lives of the great creators
- The career path of representatives of the oldest profession
- The rules of sexual life in the family
- The value of female education
Organizational details
- We can stop by the most historic bar in Rome for a cup of coffee. It is paid for separately.
- In the summer, bring a water bottle and something to cover bare shoulders when entering churches.
Andrei
May 23, 2024
The tour was very enjoyable! Olga told fascinating and interesting stories about medieval life of artists and courtesans, and also took us to places we would never have found on our own. I highly recommend this tour in addition to the tours of ancient and Christian Rome.
