Audio tour

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Italy
Rome

Fascist architecture in Rome

A curated itinerary designed to unveil the architectural buildings constructed during the Fascist era.

Ptolemy

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<p>Guglielmo Marconi Square and the buildings of the Museum of Civilizations (by Andrea Ricci, via Wikimedia Commons)</p>

About
Places
Preview
Important
Why us

Walking
Easy
7

1:00
Audio in English

Topic

You will stroll in the EUR district, and discover the architectural landscape of Fascist Italy, commonly referred to as “fascist architecture”. This peculiar style weaves together diverse designs and influences that evolved during the 1920s and 1930s. Simply using your smartphone and personal headphones, embark on a self-guided exploration of examples and applications of this architectural movement in Rome. The area you will explore, purposefully constructed by the Fascist Regime to accommodate the 1942 Universal Exposition, provides a curated glimpse into the distinct facets of this historical period.

Tips

This itinerary pass by the following suggested museums/sites (tickets below are not included within this tour):

Museum of Roman Civilization
Palazzo Della Civiltà Italiana
Basilica dei Santi Pietro e Paolo

Due to Seasonality changes, we recommend checking opening times and accessibility prior to your visit.

Entrance is highly recommended to enjoy our itinerary to the fullest, but not mandatory!

Self-guided audio tour

What are we offering?

Delve into the past and discover your destination with a fresh set of eyes through this self-guided storytelling tour. Navigate from place to place using our map, get interesting tips and listen to our engaging narration while experiencing living heritage like few others ever will. No guide or app download is required, just bring your phone and an open mind!

Places visited

Entry to places with tickets is optional. You can resume your journey outside.

Preview: Chapter 1

Remember!

Don't forget the below before you begin.

You get

Personal passcode
To unlock your tour.
Map and route
Navigation and directions are included.
Audio
Storytelling narration in every stop.

You do NOT get

Tour guide
There's no live guide accompanying you.
Tickets
Place tickets are optional and have to be purchased separately.
Headphones
Or any physical equipment.
Offline download
The app does not work without an internet connection.

Come with

Smartphone
Battery full!
Internet access
We're not yet available offline.
Headphones
To listen to our audio.
Suitable clothing
And comfortable shoes.

Your passcode

Your passcode is a short English word followed by numbers, like for example, "walk123".

We will send you your passcode by email after your payment is processed. You can also see it in the post-payment screen.

Your passcode is unique to you and can be used by one device. It lasts for 72 hours (3 days) from the moment you first use it.

Why choose Ptolemy

Be present through the past.

This audio guide has been prepared using help from locals and care for historical accuracy and depth. Learn more about our vision here.

Fascist architecture in Rome

Ptolemy

All our content is conceived and written by our editorial team, consisting of students and recent graduates in Cultural Heritage, Ancient and Medieval History, and Arts.

Last updated on March 15, 2024

contact@ptolemy.app https://www.ptolemy.app/https://www.instagram.com/ptolemytravel https://www.facebook.com/ptolemytravel

Ptolemy

Audio tour

•

Italy
Rome

Fascist architecture in Rome

A curated itinerary designed to unveil the architectural buildings constructed during the Fascist era.

Ptolemy

Start tour

About
Places
Preview
Important
Why us

Walking
Easy
7
3 km
1:00
Audio in English

Topic

Tips

This itinerary pass by the following suggested museums/sites (tickets below are not included within this tour):

Museum of Roman Civilization
Palazzo Della Civiltà Italiana
Basilica dei Santi Pietro e Paolo

Due to Seasonality changes, we recommend checking opening times and accessibility prior to your visit.

Entrance is highly recommended to enjoy our itinerary to the fullest, but not mandatory!

Location

Start at Piazza Giovanni Agnelli, 00144 Roma RM

Directions to starting point

Self-guided audio tour

What are we offering?

Places visited

Entry to places with tickets is optional. You can resume your journey outside.

Preview: Chapter 1

Remember!

Don't forget the below before you begin.

You get

Personal passcode
To unlock your tour.
Map and route
Navigation and directions are included.
Audio
Storytelling narration in every stop.

You do NOT get

Tour guide
There's no live guide accompanying you.
Tickets
Place tickets are optional and have to be purchased separately.
Headphones
Or any physical equipment.
Offline download
The app does not work without an internet connection.

Come with

Smartphone
Battery full!
Internet access
We're not yet available offline.
Headphones
To listen to our audio.
Suitable clothing
And comfortable shoes.

Your passcode

Your passcode is a short English word followed by numbers, like for example, "walk123".

We will send you your passcode by email after your payment is processed. You can also see it in the post-payment screen.

Your passcode is unique to you and can be used by one device. It lasts for 72 hours (3 days) from the moment you first use it.

Why choose Ptolemy

Be present through the past.

This audio guide has been prepared using help from locals and care for historical accuracy and depth. Learn more about our vision here.

Fascist architecture in Rome

Start tour

Ptolemy

All our content is conceived and written by our editorial team, consisting of students and recent graduates in Cultural Heritage, Ancient and Medieval History, and Arts.

Last updated on March 15, 2024

contact@ptolemy.app https://www.ptolemy.app/https://www.instagram.com/ptolemytravel https://www.facebook.com/ptolemytravel

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