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Walk the magic of Rome at night
After meeting, We will start by standing in front of the Colosseum (1), which was constructed unfortunately by tens of thousands of Jewish slaves. Then we will walk through Mussolini's grand Via Dei Fori Imperiali and then at Venezia Square (2) will take some photos in front of the Altar of the Fatherland/The Vittoriano (3), which is a monument of great symbolic value. Passing by the Pontifical Gregorian University (4), the first university founded by Jesuits, we will admire the marvelous Trevi Fountain (5) at night; a jewel of water and stone in Rome. After the Pantheon (6), which continues to function as a church, we will stroll through Piazza di Pietra, where the charm of Hadrian's Temple (7) is discreetly concealed, then we will lead to our final destination: the French/Spanish Steps(8), famous because of their unique design, elegance, and romantic atmosphere. With a 4.44 km/3-mile walk, our journey promises both cultural immersion and physical delight. Please note that we appreciate these landmarks from the outside. Additionally, stay connected throughout with provided Wi-Fi. For the availability of this experience in the daylight , please check: 10 wonders of Rome in 3 hrs https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/618326 If you are interested in a tour of Jewish Ghetto: https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/624246
Rome Tipsy Tour
Want to meet other travellers and experience the best of Rome’s nightlife? The Rome Tipsy Tour is the perfect way to meet like-minded people, sip tasty local drinks, and hear about the city’s fascinating, scandalous history. Forget the standard boring city tour and live “la dolce vita” in the Eternal City. We’ll kick off our social and cultural experience in Piazza della Madonna dei Monti where we’ll meet before heading into Monti, one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in the city. As we wander the streets you’ll learn the fascinating, dark history behind Rome’s former red-light district. Between bloody tales of power struggles and unsavoury characters, we’ll head to local, atmospheric bars to try delicious Italian drinks. Taste the flavours of carpano classico, refreshing spritz, sambuca, and limoncello, all the while getting to know fellow travellers. Why go on a boring walking tour when you can experience the best of Rome after dark, and get tipsy in the process? Book now, and start making memories. -Taste authentic Italian drinks including sambuca, carpano classico, and wine -See the ancient city after dark and hear about its scandalous history -Get to know fellow travellers and make memories in the Eternal City -Experience Rome's nightlife at trendy, vibrant bars
Haunted Rome Ghost Tour - The Original
Join us on this epic ghost walk through the most haunted places in Rome. You will have a pair of dowsing rods, and will experience ghost hunting first hand. I will take you to the places where some of the most horrific crimes had been committed and tell you bone-chilling tales of murders, poisonings and witchcraft in Rome. You will see places like Campo de'Fiori, Piazza Farnese and Castel Sant'Angelo from a different angle. Other things to note The tour runs in all weather conditions, please dress accordingly. Make sure to have a bottle of water. Moderate amount of walking involved, please wear comfortable shoes.
Tango Night in Rome
As a guide for tango, I'll take you to exclusive Milonghe, where Romans go to dance Argentinean tango. The milongas I have selected are in the following areas of Rome: Appia, Tiburtina, Ostiense, Eur, Anagnina. Our experience will start at 9: 30 pm at the nearest metro station to the milonga of choice, where we will go together while I tell you about the tango scene in Rome. If you're already a dancer, you can also dance with the good dancers of Rome, if you recently dancer I'll give you the excitement of dancing in Milonga.
Colosseum for kids and families!
Are you in Rome with your kids and/or grandparents seeking an engaging Colosseum tour suitable for the whole family and SKIP THE LONG LINES at the same time? This 2 hours long experience is perfect for you! Guides will keep all the family engaged with quizz and tests and games, your kids will learn about Ancient Rome in a very funny and dynamic way! You'll skip the lines and enter the Colosseum soon (just a quick security check) and the experience will be already started. You can visit the ground level and the first floor of the Colosseum. The host will give the entire family an overview about Ancient Roman history, life, loves and (of course) shows and gladiators fights. Swords and spears, lions and tigers, slaves and loves, political conspiracies and gigantic gilded-bronze statues will make your Colosseum experience unforgettable. Wheelchair access is possible in the Colosseum, but wheelchairs are not provided. Leave the Colosseum and walk in front of the Arch of Constantine where the experience will end. Children will be involved and the whole family will learn how Rome was 2000 ya "*Admission Tickets are not included in the price of this tour***. Please read under EXCLUSIONS before booking the tour. Recommended for children from +6. Operates in all weather conditions. If you are 4 or less, want any variation, please text us before booking. We will answer within 24 hrs
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Colosseum and Ancient Rome 3-Hour Private Tour
Exploring the ancient wonders of Rome is a captivating experience, and the Colosseum and Ancient Rome 3-Hour Private Tour offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the city’s illustrious past. Led by a knowledgeable guide , this immersive journey takes visitors through the iconic Colosseum, where once-mighty gladiators battled for the amusement of Roman crowds. From there, the tour ventures into the Roman Forum , a treasure trove of ruins and temples that reveal the intriguing stories of Rome’s legendary origins. As the tour culminates at Palatine Hill, visitors can bask in the breathtaking vistas and imagine the grandeur that once defined the Eternal City. With seamless access and a wealth of insights, this tour promises to transport guests back in time and leave them eager to uncover more of Rome’s captivating past .
- This 3-hour private tour offers a comprehensive exploration of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, providing insights into ancient Roman history and culture.
- Guided tours at each landmark, including the Colosseum’s history of gladiatorial combat and naval engagements, enhance understanding of ancient Rome.
- Panoramic views of the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus from Palatine Hill offer a glimpse into the grandeur of the ancient city.
- The tour includes admission tickets for seamless access, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
- Restrictions on prohibited items and unaccompanied minors ensure the safety and integrity of the tour.
More tours and experiences nearby.
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Tour Overview
The Colosseum and Ancient Rome 3-Hour Private Tour provides a comprehensive exploration of Rome’s iconic landmarks, lasting for an impressive 2.5 hours and priced at Kč7,575 per person.
This private tour allows visitors to explore the rich history and captivating stories of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Palatine Hill, accompanied by a knowledgeable English-speaking guide .
The tour includes admission tickets , ensuring a seamless experience. However, it’s important to note that the tour isn’t suitable for wheelchair users , and children must be accompanied by an adult.
Participants should also bring a valid ID and avoid bringing prohibited items like weapons, sharp objects, and large bags.
Commencing the tour, visitors are guided through the iconic Colosseum , where they’ll learn captivating stories about the ancient Roman games , including thrilling gladiatorial combats and mock naval engagements. This one-hour exploration sets the stage for the next stop, the Roman Forum .
Here, the guide leads visitors through the historic ruins , basilicas, and temples, providing insight into the daily life of ancient Rome.
The final leg of the tour takes travelers to the Palatine Hill , where they can enjoy panoramic views of the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus, the famous site of chariot races.
Throughout the journey, the guide’s expertise brings the rich history of these ancient landmarks to life.
Colosseum Guided Tour
During the Colosseum guided tour, visitors explore the iconic amphitheater as the guide captivates them with stories of the ancient Roman games, including the thrilling gladiatorial combats and mock naval engagements that once took place within its walls. The guide skillfully brings history to life, transporting participants back in time to witness the pageantry and spectacle that defined the Colosseum’s past. As the tour progresses, guests are treated to a deeper understanding of the Colosseum’s architecture, engineering, and cultural significance, leaving them with a newfound appreciation for this enduring symbol of Rome’s grandeur.
Roman Forum Guided Tour
After captivating visitors with stories of the Colosseum’s ancient games, the guided tour progresses to the Roman Forum, where guests explore the historic ruins, basilicas, and temples that offer a glimpse into the daily life of ancient Rome.
Wandering through the Forum, the guide points out the remnants of the Arch of Titus, the Temple of Saturn, and the Curia, the meeting place of the Roman Senate.
As the tour continues, guests learn about the political, economic , and social significance of these iconic structures, gaining a deeper appreciation for the rich history and legacy of ancient Rome.
The 45-minute exploration of the Forum leaves a lasting impression on visitors, complementing the Colosseum experience.
Palatine Hill Guided Tour
The guided tour then leads visitors up the Palatine Hill , offering sweeping views of the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus, the site of ancient chariot races .
Atop the hill, the guide regales guests with stories of the Palatine, the legendary birthplace of Rome.
Visitors will marvel at the ruins of imperial palaces and temples that once dominated this prominent location.
As the guide explains the significance of these historic sites, guests gain a deeper understanding of the power and grandeur of ancient Rome.
The Palatine Hill tour provides a fitting culmination to the comprehensive exploration of the Eternal City’s most iconic landmarks.
This private tour includes the admission ticket, a professional guide to lead the experience, and hotel pick-up for added convenience. Visitors can expect a comprehensive exploration of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill during the 2.5-hour itinerary. The tour provides an immersive journey through ancient Rome, with knowledgeable guides sharing captivating stories about the city’s rich history and iconic landmarks. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience, certain items are prohibited, such as weapons, sharp objects, and large bags. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users, and children must be accompanied by an adult.
Important Information
Certain restrictions apply to ensure visitor safety and preserve the historical integrity of the Colosseum and surrounding sites.
The tour isn’t suitable for wheelchair users, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Visitors must bring a valid passport or ID card, as copies are accepted.
The following items are strictly prohibited:
- Sharp objects
- Glass objects
Unaccompanied minors are also not allowed.
These guidelines help maintain a safe and respectful environment for all tour participants, allowing them to fully enjoy the captivating history and architecture of ancient Rome.
Customer Reviews
Overwhelmingly positive customer reviews highlight the engaging expertise of the tour guides, the informative nature of the guided tours, and the exceptional organization of the overall experience.
According to reviewers, the guides bring the ancient sites to life with entertaining stories and historical insights, ensuring participants leave with a deeper understanding of Rome’s storied past.
With a near-perfect 4.7/5 rating based on 10 reviews, customers consistently praise the tour for its excellent value, attentive service , and seamless coordination .
One reviewer remarked, ‘Our guide was fantastic – knowledgeable, engaging, and really made the Colosseum and Roman Forum come alive.’
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can i bring a small camera for photos.
Yes, visitors can bring a small camera to take photos during the tour. However, large bags, weapons, and glass objects are not allowed for security reasons. It’s important to check the tour’s rules before the visit.
How Much Walking Is Involved During the Tour?
The tour involves a significant amount of walking, covering about 2-3 kilometers across several historical sites. Guests should be prepared for an active, on-your-feet experience exploring the ancient ruins and landmarks. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Is There a Restroom Break During the Tour?
There is typically a restroom break during guided tours, allowing participants to use facilities at designated spots along the route. Tour operators often plan for these breaks to ensure visitor comfort throughout the duration of the experience.
Can I Purchase Souvenirs at the Tour Sites?
Yes, visitors can purchase souvenirs at the tour sites. The Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill all have gift shops where travelers can find a variety of items such as t-shirts, keychains, and replicas of ancient artifacts.
How Much Time Is Allotted for Each Tour Site?
The tour dedicates 1 hour to the Colosseum, 45 minutes to the Roman Forum, and 45 minutes to Palatine Hill. This allows guests ample time to explore each historic site and learn about ancient Rome from the knowledgeable guide.
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The 3-Hour Private Tour of the Colosseum and Ancient Rome offers an immersive exploration of the iconic landmarks that defined the grandeur of the Roman Empire.
Visitors can experience the thrill of the Colosseum, uncover the rich history of the Roman Forum , and enjoy breathtaking views from Palatine Hill , all while guided by an expert who brings the past to life.
This comprehensive tour provides an unparalleled opportunity to explore the captivating legacy of ancient Rome.
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"Best of Italy" with Rome LDS Temple Tour!
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Your Rome Temple "Best of Italy" tour price INCLUDES:
- Lodging at First Class Hotels in great locations
- 11 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 4 Dinners - 18 meals total!
- Deluxe Motor coach, restroom & DVD equipped!
- Rome LDS Temple Session and Visitor Center
- Full program of Rome, Sorrento, Pompeii, Assisi, Florence, Pisa, Venice, Verona, Stresa and Milan sightseeing!
- Sacrament Meeting with local Italian Saints in Milan.
- Fully escorted from Salt Lake City by Brian Judd Tours
- Educators and charming Local Italian Guides throughout
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Group airfare from Salt Lake City will be available at approx. $1500 per person
Note: Tour can also operate in reverse order.
Day One – SALT LAKE CITY * ROME The fun begins today with your flight from Salt Lake to Rome. Relax on your overnight transatlantic flight! (Meals in flight)
Day Two – ROME Ciao Italy ! Welcome to Rome, the “Eternal City”. After arrival, enjoy a highlights tour of Classical Rome with a local guide featuring: Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona and the mythic Pantheon - built over 2000 years ago to honor Caesar Augustus. Join your fellow tour members for a welcome dinner tonight at our hotel. (D)
Day Three – ROME * ROME LDS TEMPLE * VATICAN This morning is a highlight of the tour . . . a Temple Session in the new Rome LDS Temple! You’ll also spend time at the Visitors Center and see the precision copies of the statues of the Twelve Apostles, originally crafted in Rome in the early 1800’s by Danish sculptor, Bertel Thorvaldsen. We’ll then visit the Vatican, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel to see the ceiling paintings of Michelangelo, the ‘Creation’ and ‘Last Judgment’. (B)
Day Four – ROME * COLOSSEUM We continue our inclusive tour of Ancient Rome today with a visit to Palatine Hill where Rome began and see the famous landmarks of the Roman Forum, Circus Maximus, the Arch of Constantine, and the Colosseum, where gladiators once fought. Learn all about its rich history and infamous events. We’ll then journey South to the scenic resort town of Sorrento for our two-night stay on the Amalfi Coast, overlooking the bay with views of Mt. Vesuvius. (B,L)
Day Five – POMPEII * SORRENTO This morning visit Pompeii, the Roman City both destroyed and preserved by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Soak in 2,000 years of history during your discovery of the excavated ruins that strikingly recall day-to-day life when Rome was at the apex of her power. Then time for sightseeing, exploring, shopping, and dining on the fun streets of Sorrento - home to Cameo necklaces, Inlaid wood boxes, Limoncello and Neapolitan Pizza! (B,L)
Day Six – TUSCANY * PERUGIA * ASSISI Tuscany unfolds with its panorama of hill-clad vineyards and olive groves this morning as we journey North to the province of Perugia and the hilltop town of Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis (1181-1226). We’ll visit the massive 2-level Basilica and stroll through the walled city, dominated by two medieval castles and the Piazza del Comune, one of the many picturesque squares of Italy with its many shops and outdoor cafés. Enjoy a group dinner tonight at our Assisi Valley hotel set in the beautiful Umbrian countryside. (B,D)
Day Seven – UMBRIA * SAN GIMIGNANO * FLORENCE Drive through scenic Umbria to San Gimignano, Italy’s most picturesque medieval hilltop town with its squares, alleys and 14 tower houses. A special stop is made at a Tuscan Vineyard and agriturismo farm to enjoy lunch. Then on to Florence, the “Cradle of the Italian Renaissance” and city of the Medicis, awaits and offers Italy’s best art and architecture. Our guided tour of Florence highlights the Piazza del Duomo and the famous Bronze Gates of Paradise on the Baptistery of St. John. Check in to our first-class hotel for a two-night stay. (B,L)
Day Eight – FLORENCE Our Florence highlight and one of Italy’s most famous sights, is the Accademia to see Michelangelo’s magnificent sculpture of David . You’ll also view the magnificent Piazza della Signora with its imposing Palazzo Vecchio and Giotto’s Bell Tower. Enjoy spectacular views of the City of Florence from the Palazzo Michelangelo overlook. (B)
Day Nine – PISA * PADOVA * VENICE Leaving Florence this morning we travel to Pisa to discover the Piazza Dei Miracoli, the Duomo and the famous Leaning Tower - 180 feet high and 12 feet out of perpendicular! You’ll have free time for some fun photos, lunch, and shopping before crossing the Apennine Mountains to Venice, where 117 islands are connected by a latticework of 150 canals and 400 bridges. Enjoy a two-night stay at the Marriott in Padova. (B,D)
Day Ten – VENICE We take a boat cruise on the Grand Canal ending at St. Mark’s Square for a walking tour to view the Basilica and Clock Tower. See Doge’s Palace, Rialto Bridge and the legendary Bridge of Sighs. Colorful gondoliers and Italian ice-cream will tempt you at every turn. We’ll also watch skilled artisans at a glass-blowing factory. (B)
Day Eleven – VERONA * STRESA
We depart Venice for Verona this morning to stroll the streets that were the backdrop for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Enjoy a lunch break and free time here, then continue on to the resort town of Stresa in the breathtaking Italian Lakes District, your home for the next two nights. Relax at the charming Stresa Lake Hotel, admire the beautiful views and enjoy an evening in the charming café’s, and shops of lakeside Stresa. (B)
Day Twelve – STRESA * LAKE MAGGIORE Attend church in Stresa this morning. After your wonderful tour of Italy, Stresa is a great place to relax and enjoy! You can take an optional cruise on Lake Maggiore, or take a tour to the charming village of Oira near the Swiss border, stroll the streets of nearby Baveno, or just spend your time on the beautiful Stresa lake front with its fun shops, charming streets and delightful cafés. Stresa is an Italian Gem. (B,D)
Day Thirteen – MILAN * SALT LAKE CITY
Transfer to the Milan Malpensa Airport for your flight to Salt Lake City with wonderful memories of the Rome LDS Temple and your “Best of Italy Tour” with Brian Judd Tours. (B)
* Note : Tour can operate in reverse order. B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
( B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
May 14 - 26, 2025
September 10-22, 2025
Sept. 21 - Oct. 3, 2025
About this tour
We are excited about this well planned, well organized itinerary taking you to all the famous sites and landmark attractions of Italy. You will appreciate the top quality service, first class hotels, 19 delicious meals, outstanding value and complete sightseeing. The famous Italian cities and landmarks are just some of the highlights of this wonderful tour. Join us!
Tour Includes:
- Roman Forum
- Circus Maximus
- LDS Rome Temple Session
- LDS Visitor Center with the statues of the Twelve Apostles
- The Vatican
- Sistine Chapel to see the ceiling paintings of Michelangelo, the "Creation" and "Last Judgment"
- St. Peter's Basilica
- Palatine Hill
- Trevi Fountain
- Amalfi Coast
- Tuscan Vineyard
- the Piazza IV Novembre
- Piazza del Duomo
- Piazza della Signora
- Accademia to see Michalangelo's David
- San Gimignano
- Palazzo Michaelangelo
- Piazza Dei Miracoli
- Leaning Tower of Pissa
- Apennine Mountains
- Grand Canal
- St. Mark's Square
- Doge's Palace
- Bridge of Sighs
- Glass-blowing craft workshop
- Rialto Bridge
- Lake Maggiore
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The Rome Italy Temple Visitors’ Center: Teaching the gospel in direct sight of the temple
By Scott Taylor
With the Rome Italy Temple now dedicated and operational, the adjacent Rome Italy Temple Visitors’ Center becomes The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ premier open-to-the-public facility in that country.
The temple opened to visitors for five weeks, from the Jan. 14 start of media and special-guest tours through the three-week public open house that concluded in mid-February. Following its March 10-12 dedication services, the temple is accessible now only to Latter-day Saints with temple recommends.
Even with attention given the temple the past several months, the visitors’ center played a key role as a gathering place— from the initial news conference to the March 11 gathering of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and resulting iconic photos.
The temple and the visitors’ center are just two elements of the 15-acre religious and cultural complex situated in northeast Rome, joined by a multifunctional stake center, family history center and housing for temple patrons.
The Rome Italy Temple Visitors’ Center offers a multimedia experience — from the centuries-old style of artwork featuring marble statues and stained-glass panels to the most modern video displays and interactive graphics. With the center free to the public and open daily, guided tours are available with plenty of space available for learning, conversation and quiet reflection.
‘The face of the Church’
Temple visitors’ centers “are a public face of the Church,” said Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, “and we try to put them in places where people can see them.”
The Rome facility joins the Church’s other “public face” in Italy — the members and the missionaries collectively there .
“It’s not always possible, but we put a temple visitors’ center in places where our members or our missionaries can bring people to see the face of the Church without attending a meeting or being able to go inside the temple,” said Elder Uchtdorf, who chairs the Church’s Missionary Executive Council.
“We hope the visitors’ center is always in direct view of the temple, if possible, so when we as members or missionaries take visitors there, we can sit together there and talk about Christ, about His teachings of the gospel, and then have quiet spaces where we can sit down and speak with them and bear testimony in a simple, natural and normal way.”
He added: “It’s a very natural and normal way to explain the gospel principles and teachings in the direct sight of the temple.”
‘The ultimate home-field advantage’
While some may wonder why the Church’s temple visitors’ centers are overseen by its Missionary Department, Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve offers a simple answer.
“It is all one work, and we make artificial distinctions between proclaiming the gospel and temple work,” said Elder Bednar, who chairs the Temple and Family History Executive Council. “The gospel is all about ordinances performed by proper priesthood authority.”
A temple setting is the best place to introduce people to the principles of the restored gospel, he added. For example, one could both highlight the saving ordinance of baptism by immersion for the remission of sins and explain the reason for baptism for the dead.
“So, missionary work and the ordinance work in temples is all the same work,” Elder Bednar said. “Teaching the gospel at the temple is the ultimate home-field advantage. It shows how all things are gathered into one.”
In recent years, some of the visitors’ centers overseen by the Missionary Department have gone through changes. Several centers dealing with historical sites were turned over to the Church History Department, others have been changed in purpose or have been closed.
“We take seriously our responsibility to use these visitors’ centers to teach about the temple — that’s the focus,” said Elder Brent H. Nielson, a General Authority Seventy and executive director of the Missionary Department.
He added that temple visitors’ centers will continue to be “a place for people to come and be taught, rather than numerous displays which might otherwise be a distraction to the main purpose of the Savior and temples.”
Stained glass and statues
Upon entering the Rome Italy Temple Visitors’ Center, one is greeted by stunning stained glass, a five-panel art-glass piece stretching from floor to ceiling by Tom and Gayle Holdman leading a team of 25 artists.
While the work appears to be a single scene of Christ and his Twelve Apostles, closer inspection reveals more than 100 visual references to the Savior’s mortal time on earth and symbols from each of his New Testament parables.
Walking around the art-glass work to the opposite side reveals the oft-photographed collection of marble statues of the Christus and Twelve Apostles. The rotunda’s full-length windows allow a view from the statues toward the temple and from the temple to the statues.
While many of the Church’s other temple visitors’ centers have a similar replica of the Christus statue, the Rome facility features all 13 replicas of Thorvaldsen’s original works — with Paul replacing Judas Iscariot among the Twelve Apostles — as found in the Church of Our Lady in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Elder Nielson calls the Rome collection of the 13 statues “unique” compared to other temple visitors’ centers “because it not only shows the Savior, but it shows His Twelve Apostles, and it shows that He actually organized a church. He called Twelve Apostles, and today, in the modern-day Church, we have 12 Apostles.”
Topping off the rotunda setting is a sweeping, curving mural above the statues, with rays of sunlight highlighting the Christus. Painted by Joseph Brickey, it features olive and cypress trees in a Italian countryside setting and 12 different types of lambs, symbolizing the 12 tribes of the house of Israel.
Additional features
As with other similar centers, the Rome Italy Temple Visitors’ Center provides information and presentations on Jesus Christ and His gospel, the eternal nature of families, the purpose of temples and how to use prayer to turn to God and communicate with Him.
Separate rooms and quiet places are also available for reflection and for missionaries to teach visitors or investigators.
One small theater — Elder Nielson calls it “the storms of life” theater — shows videos of individuals who have faced trials in their lives and how they’ve dealt with those difficulties.
“Under the Christus statue, it says ‘Come Unto Me,’ from Matthew 11 — ‘all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest,’ ” he said, completing verse 28. “The depictions being shown here are Italian families that have the types of struggles that all of us have. And it will tell their stories of how coming to Christ helped them overcome those challenges.”
Also on display is a large model or replica of the Rome temple, with part of the exterior walls cut away to show interior rooms, settings and features. Similar temple models are in temple visitors’ centers in Salt Lake City, Paris and Washington, D.C.
Visitors can view the Rome replica in front of them and see through a window the actual temple in identical position, getting a sense of what is inside the exterior walls.
A special map of Italy sits at the top of the stairs, reminiscent of a similar map of France in the Paris temple visitors’ center. Each map prominently displays all meetinghouse locations throughout the country.
Calling it an “important visual” for visitors who may think the Church’s sole location in Italy is the multi-facility temple complex, Elder Nielson added, “we have a temple here in Rome, but the map shows we have chapels all across Italy.”
Also upstairs is a family history center, with more and more temple visitors’ centers being coupled with designated areas for visitors to learn about family history in a hands-on manner.
“After one sees the temple, understands who Christ is and understands His restored gospel, then one’s heart begins to turn to the fathers,” said Elder Nielson. “They can walk upstairs and find ancestors and figure out how to take them to the temple.”
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Photos Give a First Look Inside the Rome Italy Temple
Contributed By Scott Taylor, Church News managing editor
- 15 January 2019
Celestial room of the Rome Italy Temple.
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The public phase of the Rome Italy Temple has begun, with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opening its new sacred edifice in the Eternal City for the next four-plus weeks for a series of open house tours.
In conjunction with the start of the open house, the Church posted photos of the temple’s exterior and interior early Monday, January 14, on its Newsroom website .
“It is beautiful,” said Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles , who serves as chairman of the Temple and Family History Department, as quoted by Newsroom. “The craftmanship is expert and perfect.”
Design and exterior
The three-story, 40,000-square-foot temple features architecture inspired by ancient Rome and an exterior of Bianco Sardo granite.
Said architect Neils Valentiner: “This had to be one that when you walked onto this site, every person should feel like they were on an Italian site. They would recognize it because of the materials, because of the design, and because of the surrounding.”
Valentiner said the temple’s design was inspired by San Carlino, a Roman Catholic church in Rome, with “the curved ceilings, the curved walls, the expression of the colonnades and columns. And that started this very early concept of a curved church, a curved temple and temple building both on the exterior as well as on the interior.”
Visitors to the Rome Italy Temple are greeted at the entrance by a floor-to-ceiling stained-glass wall featuring a scene of the life of Jesus Christ, with additional art-glass throughout inspired by the olive tree and its leaves.
The temple’s predominant colors inside are earth tones and blues, bronzes, and gold throughout. Materials include Perlato Svevo stone flooring quarried in northern Tuscany; Cenia marble from Spain; Sapele, burl, and cherry wood millwork; and Murano glass fixtures from Venice.
The grand staircase in the temple’s lobby is considered an engineering feat, said project supervisor Bret Woods. “It’s connected just at the top and the bottom, so it’s essentially a free-floating staircase—and of course, an elliptical shape,” he said.
The grand staircase of the lobby of the Rome Italy Temple.
The statues of Peter, James, and John—three of Thorvaldsen’s ancient Apostles statues—are in the Rome Italy Temple Visitors’ Center.
The sun sets behind the Rome Italy Temple nearing completion on April 15, 2018. Photo by Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News.
The staircase’s oval design suggests the Michelangelo-designed Piazza del Campidoglio and its ramped staircase near Rome’s Capitoline Hill.
Other interior features include the instruction room mural featuring Italian landscape scenes from the sea to the hills, the Baroque-style bridal room with its crystalline sconces and hand-painted chairs, the crystal chandelier and artisan-crafted furnishings of the celestial room, sculpted off-white carpets in the celestial and sealing rooms, an elliptical font with inlaid stones and Roman-style acanthus leaves in the baptistry, and original paintings throughout the temple.
Location and grounds
Located at Via de Settebagni 376 in northeast Rome near the village of La Cinquina Bufalotta, the temple sits on an elevated 15-acre parcel just off the A90 Grande Raccordo Anulare beltway—also known as “Il Raccordo” (“The Junction”)—that surrounds the city.
Initially, only a small portion of the property was available for temple construction; however, subsequent rezoning allowed the Church to expand to use all 15 acres for its grounds and accompanying facilities.
The 15-acre parcel previously was a farm that the Church purchased in 1997, with the property including a villa, a small olive orchard, and an outside pizza oven. For a period, full-time missionaries resided at the villa, and the property occasionally served as a gathering place for members and their activities.
Some of the farm’s olive trees were preserved and join other olive trees from northern Italy in being replanted in the grounds’ Italian-style piazza, or square.
A view of the Rome Italy Temple and the Italian-style piazza on the temple grounds.
Piazza, trees, and statues
“There’s tremendous symbolism in olives and in olive trees,” said Elder Bednar in the Newsroom report, noting the depth reached by the tree roots. “Whenever you cut the roots of an olive tree, they’ll sprout. They don’t die; they will continue to sprout. Some have suggested that perhaps that’s symbolic of the hope of the Resurrection.”
Also on the temple grounds are a multifunctional meetinghouse, a visitors’ center, and temple patron housing. Linking the various buildings is the piazza constructed from native-to-Italy travertine tiles, pavers, and blocks.
The visitors’ center includes replicas of Thorvaldsen’s Christus and 12 ancient Apostle statues found in the Church of Our Lady in Copenhagen, Denmark. (See related story .)
“When I saw the statues of the Savior, the Christus , and the Twelve Apostles, it was just a spiritually stunning moment for me,” said Elder Bednar.
The statues are in a rotunda facing the temple, backed by an overhead mural of an Italian landscape. Full-length windows offer a dramatic view of the statues in the rotunda setting and a similar view of the temple from inside the visitors’ center.
Italy’s Church, temple history
Rome is considered by Latter-day Saints and other Christian faiths as a historic location, a biblical city where ancient Apostles such as Peter and Paul preached.
In latter days, the restored gospel returned to Italy when a handful of missionaries—including Elder Lorenzo Snow, later the fifth President of the Church—arrived in 1850 and found success in northern Italy. Most early converts over the next half-decade eventually emigrated to the United States and the Salt Lake Valley. Meanwhile, challenges and persecutions resulted in a halting of Church activity in Italy until the 1960s, when missionary work returned and a first-of-the-era congregation was organized.
President Thomas S. Monson announced the temple during the October 2008 general conference and then presided over its groundbreaking on Octoer 23, 2010. On March 25, 2017, the gold-plated angel Moroni statue was placed atop the taller, eastern tower of the twin-spired building.
The angel Moroni statue is lowered by a crane into place atop the tallest, eastern spire of the Rome Italy Temple on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Photo by Scott Taylor, Deseret News.
Soon to become the Church’s 12th temple in Europe and 162nd worldwide, the Rome Italy Temple will serve the nearly 27,000 Latter-day Saints in Italy as well as those in neighboring countries. The Bern Switzerland Temple is currently the closest operating temple to Italy, which is home to two missions and more than 100 member congregations.
This week’s schedule
A morning news conference and subsequent media tours were the first public events scheduled to be held at the temple on Monday, January 14.
Special-guest tours are scheduled to run from Tuesday, January 15, through Tuesday, January 22, with invitations to leaders of government, business, legal, interfaith, and humanitarian organizations.
The general-public open house begins Monday, January 28, and runs through Saturday, February 16, excluding Sundays. Free tickets for the open house can be requested at templeopenhouse.ChurchofJesusChrist.org .
The temple will be dedicated over several sessions held March 10–12; it will open for temple sessions and ordinance work the following week on March 19.
Lighting in the Rome Italy Temple.
A sealing room in the Rome Italy Temple.
Window detail in the Rome Italy Temple.
The interior of the Rome Italy Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Bride’s room in the Rome Italy Temple.
Baptistry of the Rome Italy Temple.
Stained glass in the Rome Italy Temple depicts scenes from the Savior’s life.
Instruction room in the Rome Italy Temple.
Chandelier and grand staircase in the lobby of the Rome Italy Temple.
Interior details of the Rome Italy Temple.
Fountain and doors at the Rome Italy Temple.
The baptismal font and baptistry of the Rome Italy Temple.
Replicas of Thorvaldsen’s Christus statue and his 12 ancient Apostle statues—from originals found in Copenhagen, Denmark—are featured in the Rome Italy Temple Visitors’ Center.
The Rome Italy Temple Visitors’ Center.
One of the olive trees found on the piazza of the Rome Italy Temple grounds.
The Rome Italy Temple on Friday, November 16, 2018. Photo by Kristin Murphy, Deseret News.
The Rome Italy Temple at night on Friday, November 16, 2018. Photo by Kristin Murphy, Deseret News.
A model display of the interior of the Rome Temple is visible in the visitors’ center in Rome, Italy, on Friday, November 16, 2018. Photo by Kristin Murphy, Deseret News.
A display model shows the Rome Italy Temple, grounds, and affiliated buildings. Photo by Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News.
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Two Apostles Lead a Virtual Tour of the Rome Italy Temple
Elder bednar and elder rasband explain a temple’s purpose and promise.
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A new video tour of the Rome Italy Temple from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints features an introduction by President Russell M. Nelson and a tour led by two apostles, Elder David A. Bednar and Elder Ronald A. Rasband. They show and discuss the Rome Temple’s various rooms and areas, which mirror what is found in all Latter-day Saint temples around the world. These include the baptistry, instruction rooms, the bride’s room, marriage sealing rooms and the celestial room.
The unprecedented video production within one of the Church’s most sacred spaces was completed during the temple’s public open house in January.
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Newsroom will provide daily coverage of events surrounding this weekend’s Rome Italy Temple dedication.
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