Roman Florence: Archaeology, History, and Architecture

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Audio tour
Audio tour in English
Route length: 2 км
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Duration 1h
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Hosted by Musei Civici Fiorentini
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  • You'll receive a self-guided audio tour right after booking
  • Discover how the modern town of Florence was modeled over the ancient urban structure
  • See how monumental constructions were incorporated in Medieval and Renaissance buildings
  • Immerse yourselves in the places where the Romans led their daily lives
This guide will accompany you on a journey into the past to discover the ancient magnificence of the Roman Florentia. The tour was carefully planned to allow you to retrace the principal phases of the discovery and the most important findings of the Roman city. Florence hides the memory of its past splendors: the defensive walls, the aqueduct, the theatre and amphitheater, the forum, the remains of paleo-Christian churches. At first, you will learn about one of the Romans’ preferred spots – the Forum and the Capitolium that were situated on the Piazza della Repubblica. Then you'll walk around the one-of-a-kind Pagliazza Tower that rests on the wall of a circular bath of the Roman Florentia and has a unique and fascinating history. On the pavement of Via del Proconsolo, you will see the traces of excavations, where once the remains of the Roman walls were discovered. And from there, the tour will bring you to the Palazzo della Signoria and Palazzo Gondi where once stood the Theater of Florentia and the Thermae Maximae – one of the major structures in the whole Roman Florence. Feel like a real archaeologist and embark on a journey in search of traces of ancient culture in the most amazing city on Earth!

What's included

  • Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
  • Headphones – you should bring your own
  • Tickets to the attractions you may see on your way
  • Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
  • In-person tour guide

Places you will visit

The route of the tour goes within circle
Piazza della Repubblica
Piazza della Repubblica
Download the app and the digital audio tour on your smartphone before the visit. You will find recommendations on how to get to the staring point in the first step of the tour. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please email us at support@wegotrip.com.
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