Angels in Rome Back

In Rome, Angels seem to appear everywhere you look!  They appear it seems on every street corner, the sides of buildings, on bridges and even lamp posts,  

This tour offers visitors to Rome a special insite into the importance Angels play in Roman society even today,  It is a fine blend of art, history, and political intrigues, highlighting and unfolding the tapestry of Rome through the eyes of artists, priests, scientists and most prominent social actors.

The wonderful archeological work on St. Peters’ Basilica was undertaken on the request of Pope Pius XI who wished to be buried as close as possible to St. Peter the Apostle. St. Peter is said to be buried there due to its proximity to the Circus of Nero where he was martyred. It is also home to the Tomb of Julius built in 3rd-4th century. More of the necropolis was unearthed in 2003 during construction of a parking lot. Some tombs have undergone restorations, such as the ten-month project involving the Valerii Mausoleum. Tours of the Scavi can be arranged in advance by specifying the desired date and indicating the language in which the tour is to be conducted. Lasting about an hour and a half, the tour ends at Saint Peter's tomb before returning to the basilica. Due to the administrative procedures, only small groups (10-15 persons) are allowed to enter at a time.