Fascist Rome Tour - The Phantom of Mussolini

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Fascist Rome Tour - The Phantom of Mussolini — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Architecture was Mussolini's favorite mode of propaganda, and he commissioned monumental projects like the Foro Italico and E.U.R., a vast state office park that includes the stark Palazzo della Civilta del Lavoro, known as the square Coliseum. While the name of Mussolini has been scratched out or sculpted over most of what he had hoped would be immortalized, there are still countless fascist remnants in the Italian capital today, from his former home in the Villa Torlonia to the E.U.R. district.

Many blend in so seamlessly, it’s easy to forget what they once stood for. But we Romans have no intention of erasing any aspect of our city’s past. Instead, the fascist era and its architecture have just become another layer in Rome’s multi-faceted history.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: Dearoma Tours

Ages: Infants (1–3 years) · Children (4–14 years) · Youth (15–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Helmets (included in the modality by Vespa Scooters
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Included: Private Guide

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Dinner

Itinerary

Piazza Venezia

15 min

Piazza Venezia was the location of public speeches given by the Italian dictator Mussolini to crowds of Italians in the 1920s-1940s. Benito Mussolini used the Palazzo Venezia as his headquarter and addressed the people from the palace's balcony.
Stop 2

Passing by

Old Medieval area disemboweled by Mussolini
Palazzo della Civilta Italiana

15 min Admission not included

Allso known as the Palazzo della Civiltà del Lavoro or simply the Colosseo Quadrato (Square Colosseum), is a building in the EUR district in Rome.

The building was designed in 1937 to host the Mostra della Civiltà Romana during the 1942 World Fair by Italian architects Giovanni Guerrini, Ernesto Bruno La Padula and Mario Romano.

It lies in the district of Rome known as the Esposizione Universale Roma (also known as 'E.42' and 'EUR'). It is particularly symbolic of this district, exemplifying its monumentality.

The building is an example of Italian Rationalism and of Fascist architecture.
Direzionale Eur

15 min Admission not included

Started at the end of 1937 and completed at the end of 1939, Palazzo Uffici, designed by Gaetano Minnucci, was the first permanent structure to be completed in the vast plan for the Rome Universal Exhibition.

The beautiful bas-relief by Publio Morbiducci, at the main entrance to the building, represents "La storia di Roma attraverso le opere edilizie" ("The history of Rome through its building works").
Palazzo dei Ricevimenti e dei Congressi

5 min Admission not included

The palazzo was designed by Adalberto Libera for the 1942 Universal Exposition. Construction started in 1938 but was cancelled due to World War II. It was completed in 1954.

Masterpieces of the Rationalism Architecture. The fresco by Achille Funi depicting scenes from the origins of Rome is the greatest artwork, still Unfinished, housed into the Palace
Museo della Civilta Romana

5 min Admission not included

The Museum of the Roman Civilization (Italian: Museo della Civiltà Romana) is a museum in Rome (Esposizione Universale Roma district), devoted to aspects of the Ancient Roman civilization.
Villa Torlonia

15 min Admission included

The Beautiful Neoclassical Villa that was The Private House of Mussolini and his family in Rome.
Obelisco del Foro Italico

5 min

This only modern obelisk in Rome was erected by Mussolini himself and bears the words "MVSSOLINI DVX" („Mussolini, the Leader") and the marking of the Italian Fascists. This "Obelisco di Mussolini" stands in the centre of the Foro Italico, which was originally known as the Foro Mussolini.

The obelisk is erected out of Carrara-Marble and weighs as estimated 300 tonnes. At the top a golden point is fixed.
Stop 9

5 min

The mosaic swimming pool built as part of Mussolini’s Foro Italico complex. It is like no other, pure marble with stone mosaic decorations reminiscent of Roman sports scenes.
Stadio dei marmi

5 min

It was designed in the 1920s as a complement to the annexed Fascist Academy of Physical Education (now the seat of CONI, Italian Olympic Committee), to be used by its students for training. Originally designed by Enrico Del Debbio, construction was completed in 1928. It has Carrara marble steps lined by 59 (60 in the original project) marble statues in classical style portraying athletes that perform various sporting disciplines. Each statue was offered by the provinces of Italy.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Massimi City Garden
Williams Residence
Aberdeen Hotel
Hotel Albergo Santa Chiara
Chroma Pente
Dharma Luxury Hotel & Spa
Best Western Hotel Astrid
Hotel Duca D'Alba
Doria Palace Boutique Hotel
Eterna Roma
Hotel Edera
Hotel Giotto Flavia

and 933 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour by Vespa Scooter is not allowed for Pregnant Women

Options

Tour by Golf Car

Tour by GolfCar

GolfCar

Pickup included
Tour by Sedan Car

Sedan Car: Private Car with driver

Pickup included
Tour by Vespa Scooter

Vespa Scooter: Clients don't drive, they sit on the back of our Guides

Pickup included