This tour is perfect foropera lovers and for those who have already visited Rome and are looking forsomething new and different. The tour visits the scenes from the famous “Tosca”opera by Puccini that takes place in Rome. You will begin the tour at thebeautiful Church of Sant’Andrea della Valle, where Tosca sings to her loverCavaradossi while he is painting. TheChurch itself is a renowned example of baroque art with impressive paintings.You will then walk to Piazza Farnese where you will admire (from outside) thebeautiful Palazzo Farnese, which was designed by important architects likeMichelangelo and is now the French Embassy. In the opera, Tosca visits theScarpia’s office inside the palazzo.Last but not least, you will see Castel Sant’Angelo, where Tosca kills herself.This fortress was built in the 2nd century as a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian,and was then converted into a castle by the Popes. Many enemies were torturedand killed in its dungeons. Nowadays it houses an interesting museum withpottery, paintings, sculptures and armor.
