I'm a journalist and a professional writer. I live in Rome since 50 years and many of the books I wrote are about the ancient and modern city history. The stratification of several ages requires a deep knowledge of the mysteries and of the events that took place between the ruins, the ancient buildings and districts grown up and destroyed into more than 2000 years of life. I... More
I'm a journalist and a professional writer. I live in Rome since 50 years and many of the books I wrote are about the ancient and modern city history. The stratification of several ages requires a deep knowledge of the mysteries and of the events that took place between the ruins, the ancient buildings and districts grown up and destroyed into more than 2000 years of life. I like to tell my guests and friends the many histories that link the past to the more recent times of the eternal city. In this particular period characterized by the aftermath of the pandemic from Covid 19, of course, we will take all the necessary measures to ensure that the tour takes place in absolute safety. We will wear the appropriate masks, maintain the social distance of a couple of meters and limit our stay in crowded places as much as possible. If the itinerary has been to your liking you can leave an offer for the visit.
Come and visit the center of Rome and immerse yourself in the charm of the cinema that made the 'Dolce Vita' famous between the 1950s and 1960s!!
The production of blockbuster films such as 'Ben Hur' and 'Spartacus', dedicated to the ancients glories of the metropolis, recalled in the most luxurious hotels in Via Veneto, the adjacent streets and stars who helped spread the magic of the Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum, the Spanish Steps and the terrace of the Villa Borghese throughout the world.
Travel back in time and let yourself be carried away by the elegant and sinful atmosphere of a post-war period, accompanied by the notes of jazz and the songs of Paul Anka and the Platters, but played by celluloid protagonists and politicians who confronted each other on opposite sides in the dark and long 'Cold War' season between the United States and the Soviet Union.
"Smile, always smiling my darling, and now please take to the scene! ". With these words, Federico Fellini, the great director of the cult film that gave the name to the Dolce Vita, turned to the beautiful Anita Ekberg while in a lace dress she bathed in the historic Trevi Fountain lit up by the 10,000 watt spotlights that accompanied the birth of a legendary world. An era interwoven with transgressions, stripteases, scandals, great loves and great betrayals of the international jet set. Facts, episodes and dramas immortalized by photographers who have also been made famous by a Madonna song. But who invented and above all who were the Paparazzi who stole forbidden shots along the sidewalks and outside the bars and night clubs of the Roman Dolce Vita?
Despised and loved at the same time by the great characters of the time, these easy-going guys helped to found the myth of actors and actresses of the caliber of Richard Burton, Liz Taylor, Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn and Jane Mansfield. These camera had a life made of tiring waits, cunning disgueses and hectic escape, but they were always ready to snap away. These portraitist of modern society were not just opposed and occasionally attacked: they were often loved and sought by their victims.
Finally, also discover the dark charm of these ancient buildings in Rome that served as a backdrop to passionate crimes such as the assassination of the rich Egyptian businessman, Farouk, at the hands of the Bebawi couple.
The itinerary will be the following:
1. Via Veneto that was the hearth of Dolce Vita age and the American embassy
2. Hotels, bars and nightclub that made famous the Dolce vita's stars and myth
3. Dolce vita's crime story: the murder of Farouk by Bebawy married couple
4. Spanish steps and streets of the luxury in past and modern age: via Condotti, via Frattina.
5. The best panoramic view of downtown city in Villa Borghese's balcony
6. Unusual and very special picture point of Colosseo and Fori imperiali's Memory of broadcasting movies about ancient Rome
Meeting point: Open in Google Maps
How to find me: In front of the statue of the Triton in Piazza Barberini
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Marco cuenta con mucha pasion todo lo que explica, sabe mucho de historia y arte, es muy agradable y adapta el tour a tus necesidades. Muy recomendable y volveria a contar con él si vuelvo a Roma.
El tour me pareció inolvidable ya que marco mantuvo la magia en todo momento. Explicaciones plenas de sabiduría y buen hacer, sentido del humor inmejorable y caballerosidad extrema. Muchas gracias, Marco
Marco è stato molto gentile e disponibile. Estremamente preparato, consiglio a tutti
Marco is one of the best tour guides I have ever encountered- he is well versed in a wide range of topics, has a personal connection with this beautiful city and is extremely generous with his time and knowledge. Would highly recommend this tour to everyone.
È stata una bellissima passeggiata nel tempo. Marco è molto preparato e anche disponibile a variazioni sul percorso o sull' orario di inizio del tour. Lo consiglio sicuramente come guru.
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