Tutor Yourself with the Best Painting and Culinary Classes in Rome

A city standing from the distant past, adorned with the rich culture and heritage of the bygone era that takes pride in its ruins, is an inspiration in itself. Generations of artists, poets, painters and sculptors have been inspired by the beauty of the Eternal City so much so that they made it their home. Besides, the city is also famous for its authentic Italian food, as much as it is regarded for its magnificent artistic and architectural feats.

So, if you are also willing to tutor yourself in visual arts, painting and culinary arts and thereby spark up your inventiveness, then join us on an inspiring trip to Rome with the Vatican Tour. Till then, check out all the classes you can join while on your brief visit:

Learn the Italian Way of Cooking

Apart from the compulsory Vatican & Colosseum Tour, Tours of the Roman Forum and the Tours of the Trevi Fountain, visiting the charming Roman neighbourhoods is a must for every tourist. And in one such neighbourhood, Trastevere, you will have the opportunity to meet Chef Federico, a professional culinary expert, who will lead you to cook mouth-watering Italian dishes from scratch.

Master the Ancient Italian Craft of Micromosaics

Micromosaic is an archaic form of craft native to Italy. Once a flourishing art form during the Grand Tour period between the 17th-19th century, only a little is all that is left in Rome. You explore this amazing art form of the past you can head to

Jewel Micro Mosaic workshop located in the heart of Rome at Studio Cassio offers effective workshops open to Romans and tourists. In the two and half hour course of micromosaics, you can learn the basics of the technique from notable craftsmen. If you are passionate about the Italian form of painting, you can also opt for two hours worth of knowledge and inspiration from a professional painter at the heart of the city. You can also have your food and drink on offer for a unique and enriching experience of sipping while you paint. There are a great many places all across the Eternal city offering painting and cooking classes for tourists that you can visit with the best family tours in Rome. So, what are you waiting for?

Celebrate a Day Full of Roman Delights: Touring Rome 24 Hours

Rome is a dream city for the tourists, artists and art lovers, where one can reminisce the good old days of the past and in the ruins of what’s left from the golden times, appreciate the bygone era. With the inimitable tours of the Colosseum, Tours of the Roman Forum, tours of the Vatican, Vatican museum tour and scores of other promising fountains, churches and sites to visit, a tour of Rome ought to be an elaborate one.

But not many of us are fortunate enough to dedicate all the time that’s needed for a complete tour of the Eternal City. Sometimes, it’s just a day that you can manage to tour around the capital of Italy. Surely, you cannot cover all of the attractions of the city but with Vatican Tours, you can experience the best Roman attractions in just a day.

If you are wondering how then you should make sure that you need to start your day early because that’s all you’ve got. Set out for the Roman Forum and then visit the Colosseum. Covering these sites one after another is the best thing you can do because they are just a stone’s throw from one another. Opting for the guided Vatican & Colosseum Tour is the best thing to do!

Next, head to the Palatine Hill. Climbing uphill might be an arduous journey but once you get to the top of it and soak in the magnificent panoramic view of Rome and all its major attractions, you will realise that it’s well worth the effort.

Going to the Town Square right after you descend the hill is often considered wise. Built by Michelangelo himself, the People’s Square is one of the largest piazzas in the country. Right next to it is the famous Victor Emmanuel II National Monument, past which you can reach the Trevi Fountain. Don’t forget to throw a coin or three into the fountain to test your luck.

If you are still not done for the day and willing to continue with some more sites, then check out A Roman Day! 24 Hours Roaming Rome.

Things To Keep in Mind About The Only Pyramid in Rome

If you are planning a visit to Rome, the Eternal City then you must have in mind Vatican and Colosseum Tours or tours of the Roman Forum and the Trevi Fountain. But if you are looking for an experience altogether different and unique, you must not miss visiting Rome’s only pyramid, the pyramid of Cestius. With Vatican private tour guide you can gain access to this beautiful and ancient monument right in the heart of Rome.

History

The pyramid of Cestiuscame to be built in Rome probably because of architectural influences coming in from Egypt, a country Rome had already sent expeditions to in 30 BC. The pyramid was constructed within a year around 18 BC. It was built for someone called Caius Cestius to be buried in. Cestius was a powerful man and a religious priest.

Location

The pyramid lies in central Rome directly opposite the Piramidemetro station. Three roads intersect at the pyramid that stands at the edge of Testaccio district of Rome. The premises also has a cat sanctuary on it and a stone’s throw away can be found the Protestant Cemetery and the Porta San Paolo.

Architecture

The monument is built in white Luni marble covering its concrete and lava rock inner layer. It is 37 meters high and the inner walls of the monument are covered in frescoes. Most of these frescoes have disintegrated over time. The pyramid is steeper than most Egyptian ones, a possible result of faulty measurements.

Restoration

Originally, the pyramid was not the only one in Rome. It had a twin in Vatican City. But this pyramid was destroyed in the 16th century so its marble could be used for the construction of St Peter’s Basilica. But Cestius’ pyramid survived and it was restored in the 1600s, in 2001 and in 2011.

Visitors

Access to the pyramid was exclusively reserved for researchers till as late as 2015. Today, tourists have access to the monument on select weekends of the month and reservations are done online in advance.

Conclusion

The pyramid also finds mention in the famous English poet P B Shelley’s elegy Adonais where it is described as “one keen pyramid with wedge sublime”.

For the original article, click here — www.vaticantour.com/blog/five-things-to-remember-about-the-only-pyramid-in-rome.

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