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Dr Eireann Marshall
Dr Marshall is an honorary research fellow at the Open University and is researching ancient
Roman culture at the frontiers of the empire for the University of Roehampton.
Rome
Renaissance & early Baroque in the Eternal City
7 November 2021, 6 days from £2,890
The caput mundi, Rome has been instrumental in shaping European history. As the heart of an
extensive empire, Roman emperors and elites built monuments whose splendour matched Rome’s
power. From the Pantheon, to the Colosseum and Arch of Constantine, Rome shaped the future of
European architecture. Centuries later, as the Holy Rome was an artistic centre which produced
splendid churches as the Basilica di Santa Maria della Pace, as well as numerous priceless works of
art by artists such as Raphael and Caravaggio.
Tour highlights
• See the splendid frescoed apartments and terraced gardens of Villa d’Este with its many
spectacular fountains
• Private visit to the Vatican Museums
• Travel beyond the Spanish steps on the Pincian hill to see Villa Medici
Sistine Chapel
Villa Medici
Santa Maria del Popolo
To book call 01280 736 115 or visit artpursuits.com 7