ROME RIGHT NOW | 4K Walking Tour – Daily Life in the Eternal City (2025)

ROME RIGHT NOW | 4K Walking Tour – Daily Life in the Eternal City (2025)

Hello everyone! I’m Luca and today I’m taking you to discover the heart of Rome in this special walking tour. Ready to go? We’ll start from the magnificent Trevi Fountain and walk through hidden alleys and historic squares in the city center. You’ll see Rome like you’ve never seen it before, with curiosities and stories that will make you fall in love with the Eternal City! And here we are at the legendary Trevi Fountain! This baroque masterpiece was completed in 1762 by architect Nicola Salvi. But did you know it represents the display of the ancient Acqua Vergine aqueduct? Built by Agrippa in 19 BC! The coin tradition comes from the 1954 film “Three Coins in the Fountain.” One coin: you’ll return to Rome! Now we’re on Via delle Muratte! The street name probably comes from the ancient wall structures, called ‘muratte’, that were found in this area near the Acqua Vergine Aqueduct. The great composer Gaetano Donizetti lived here, and a plaque still remembers him. This street connects Trevi to the Corso! But before we continue, let’s get a good coffee! Now we can keep going! Welcome to Via di Pietra! The name comes from the beautiful Temple of Hadrian just ahead. This area still preserves the authentic atmosphere of the historic center, with Renaissance palaces and shops. There it is in front of us, the remains of the Temple of Hadrian, built in honor of the emperor after his death and deification. We’re on Via dei Bergamaschi! A street that takes its name from the Lombard community that settled here. In the Middle Ages, many craftsmen guilds were organized by regions of origin, just like here! Piazza Colonna takes its name from the Column dedicated to Marcus Aurelius, about 30 meters high, built between 176 and 193 AD. Here we are on Via della Colonna Antonina! The column we’re leaving behind us. Welcome to Piazza di Monte Citorio! Here stands the Parliament Palace, seat of the Chamber of Deputies. The palace was begun by Bernini in 1650 for Pope Innocent X and completed by Carlo Fontana. The Egyptian obelisk in the center dates back to the sixth century BC and was brought to Rome by Augustus! Write in the comments if you already knew these curiosities about Rome or if you’ve discovered new ones! Now we cross Via in Aquiro! which opens the way to a beautiful square. The etymology of the term “in Acyro” is very uncertain, which after the year 1000 became “in Aquiro” We’ve arrived at Piazza Capranica! This elegant square takes its name from the 15th-century Palazzo Capranica. The palace belonged to the Capranica cardinals and today still houses a historic conference hall. Here’s the Church of Santa Maria in Aquiro! This ancient church dates back to the ninth century and was rebuilt in the eighteenth century. Inside it preserves precious works of art and represents a perfect example of Roman baroque. The church, oriented (with the apse facing east), has a liturgical hall preceded by a vestibule, where the small baptistery is located. This chapel is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, renovated in 1865 by architect Salvatore Bianchi. This chapel is dedicated to the Passion of Jesus Christ, where you can admire three works in the Caravaggio style. The name “Vicolo della Spada d’Orlando” comes from the legend of Durlindana, the famous sword of the paladin Orlando. After the ambush at Roncevaux, Orlando would have tried to destroy the sword to prevent it from falling into the hands of the Saracens, striking a column with force and breaking it. According to popular tradition, right here is that broken column trunk. We’re on Via dei Pastini! The name comes from the pastinari shops that sold sweets and pastries. A street that tells the story of Roman gastronomic tradition through its ancient trades! And here we are at the Pantheon! This masterpiece of Roman architecture was built by Hadrian between 118 and 128 AD. Its dome is still today the largest unreinforced concrete dome ever built in the world! The oculus, 9 meters in diameter, is the only source of natural light and creates magical effects during the day. Have you seen the rain of rose petals that happens on Pentecost day? I’ll leave it in the description, I recommend you watch it. Share this video with your history-loving friends if you’re enjoying the tour! We cross Via della Rotonda, which takes its name from the circular shape of the Pantheon. We’re on Via di Torre Argentina! The name comes from a medieval tower that stood in this area. The name ‘Argentina’ comes from Johannes Burckardt, papal master of ceremonies in the 15th century, originally from Strasbourg, then called ‘Argentoratum’ in Latin. Burckardt owned a tower in this area, hence the name. Here’s the Sacred Area of Largo Argentina! Here are the remains of four republican temples from the third and second centuries BC. This is where Julius Caesar was assassinated on March 15, 44 BC, on the Ides of March! A moment that changed history. Today it’s also famous for being home to hundreds of stray cats that live among the ancient ruins. We’re at Largo Arenula! The name comes from the fine sand, arenula in Latin, that the Tiber deposited here. This area was subject to river floods and therefore remained a swampy and sandy area for a long time. Welcome to Piazza Benedetto Cairoli! Dedicated to the Italian patriot and politician who died in 1889. Cairoli was Prime Minister and a great supporter of Italian Unity. The square was dedicated in 1911. Let me know in the comments if you’ve already been to this area or if this is the first time you’re seeing it! Here we are on Via dei Giubbonari! The name comes from the giubbonari shops that made doublets and clothes. In the Middle Ages, every street had its craft specialization, a tradition that survives in the names. Even today this street maintains its commercial character with traditional shops and boutiques. Largo dei Librari, a characteristic irregular small square with an elongated shape and a small church at the end: the church of Santa Barbara dei Librari. And we arrive at the famous Campo de’ Fiori! The name comes from the flowers that grew here when it was still a meadow. Until the fifteenth century, the square didn’t exist as such. Today it’s one of Rome’s liveliest squares, with the market during the day and nightlife in the evening! In the center stands the statue of Giordano Bruno, the philosopher burned alive right here in 1600 by the Inquisition. We’re on Via dei Cappellai! Here worked the master hatters who made hats of all kinds. In the Renaissance, the hat was a symbol of social status and these craftsmen were highly sought after. Give a like if you’re discovering corners of Rome you didn’t know yet! We cross the short Via Sora We’re on Corso Vittorio Emanuele II! This important artery was opened at the end of the nineteenth century to connect the Vatican to the center. Its construction involved the demolition of many medieval buildings, but created a fundamental connection for modern Rome. Here we are at Piazza della Chiesa Nuova! The name comes from the church you see, called Chiesa Nuova. This is the heart of the Parione district, one of Rome’s historic districts rich in history and traditions. Here’s Santa Maria in Vallicella, called Chiesa Nuova! It was founded by Saint Philip Neri in 1575. Saint Philip Neri called it Chiesa Nuova to distinguish it from the old seat of his Oratory congregation. The vault, the dome with the pendentives and the apse, initially left only whitewashed by Philip Neri’s wish, were later frescoed by Pietro da Cortona between 1647 and 1666. Our walking tour in the heart of Rome ends here! I hope you enjoyed discovering these hidden corners. Subscribe to the channel so you don’t miss the next tours and share the video if you liked it. See you soon! Rome still has a thousand stories to tell and I’m here to discover them together with you. Thanks for following me. Bye!

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📍 Location: Rome, Italy
🎬 Video Resolution: 4K HDR 60fps
📅 Recorded in: Friday, June 20, 2025 at 9:35 AM
🌞 Weather in Rome: Sunny, 27°C (81°F)

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🔍 Chapters:

0:00 Intro
1:50 Fontana di Trevi
4:25 Via delle Muratte
9:05 Via di Pietra
11:07 Via dei Bergamaschi
12:12 Via della Colonna Antonina
13:15 Piazza di Monte Citorio
14:22 Via in Aquiro
15:10 Piazza Capranica
16:10 Chiesa di Santa Maria in Aquiro
20:00 Vicolo della Spada d’Orlando
20:55 Via dei Pastini
22:00 Piazza della Rotonda – Pantheon
24:10 Via della Rotonda
26:55 Via di Torre Argentina
30:40 Area Sacra di Largo Argentina
31:55 Largo Arenula
34:00 Piazza Benedetto Cairoli
37:00 Via dei Giubbonari
40:25 Campo dè Fiori
44:10 Via dei Cappellai
47:47 Via Sora
48:20 Corso Vittorio Emanuele II
49:40 Piazza della Chiesa Nuova
50:36 Chiesa Nuova di Santa Maria in Vallicella
55:05 Outro

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