MY ARCHAEOVISITS

Archaeological walk inside the Colosseum, Forum and Palartine Hill

Let's get ready for a true journey back in time! On this guided tour, we'll visit three of the most impressive sites in Ancient Rome: the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Palatine Hill. We'll start strong by delving into the Roman Forum, the true heart of the ancient city. We'll walk through the same streets that once graced such greats as Julius Caesar and the first emperor Octavian Augustus. We'll continue by climbing Palatine Hill, the most central of the famous 7 hills, which is why it became the legendary birthplace of Rome. We'll save the best for last, because yes, the Colosseum continues to offer the most exciting architectural spectacle in the Eternal City. It will be, as I like to call it, a historical walk, full of anecdotes that will allow us to connect with the daily lives of the ancient Romans and, above all, told by a passionate archaeologist with a super-friendly and entertaining communication style. Always faithful to my motto: No to monumental bullshit and yes to historical gossip!

Archaeological walk trhough the Classical Rome

The Classical Rome Tour is the perfect opportunity for those who have just arrived in Rome and want to fully immerse themselves in the ancient classical culture during which this city was Caput Mundi, or in other words, "Capital of the World." A tour essential for understanding not only the vast number of archaeological remains thousands of years old, but also for understanding Rome and Italian culture today. This historical tour has two very clear objectives: 1. To finally understand, in a clear and entertaining way, the origin and development of the ancient Roman culture that was born in Rome but spread throughout the Mediterranean and part of Europe. 2. To understand how this culture was decisive in the course of world history up to the present day. We will show examples of monuments in Rome that will allow us to see its entire legacy. At the end of this tour, we will discover that we are more Roman than we thought. Of course, I'll add my personal touch, my distinctive touch compared to other guides: I'm an archaeologist passionate about my outreach work, with a super-friendly and entertaining communication style. Always true to my motto: No to monumental bullshit, yes to historical gossip!

A historic walk through Baroque Rome

Rome is the birthplace of Baroque art. This style was born to impress, to monumentalize the capital of Christianity. This historical walk visits the most impressive spaces of that Reformation promoted by the Popes: the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, the fountains of Piazza Navona, Piazza del Popolo... and many other corners of this great open-air theater scene that is Rome. This walk is more about learning than it is about being moved, so my goal is to accompany you on a pleasant stroll through this labyrinth of bucolic streets and discover the most exciting curiosities of Baroque Rome, always faithful to my motto: No to monumental torturousness, yes to historical gossip!

Archaeological walk inside Ostia Antica

Just a few kilometers from the capital, the Ostia Antica Archaeological Park invites us on a true journey back in time. This ancient city, once a Roman commercial and military port, preserves theaters, temples, baths, warehouses, and homes in a stunning state. What's fascinating about Ostia isn't just its well-preserved ruins, but what they tell us: here we're not talking about emperors and palaces, but about the daily lives of ordinary people. Strolling through its streets is a way to discover how the Romans lived, worked, and entertained two thousand years ago. A unique tour for those who want to experience the most authentic Rome... the Rome of the Romans!

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Route through the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona

A perfect route for newcomers to the city, it aims to discover the city's origins and its development over the centuries, right up to the present day. The tour takes place in the 21st century, so it also covers daily life, local traditions, and city symbols. In short, the route allows you to experience the city through the eyes of a local, taking advantage of the beautiful scenery and historical monuments of Barcelona's Old Town, such as the Cathedral, the Roman Walls, the Bishop's Bridge, and the Basilica of Santa María del Mar.

Route through Barcelona's Modernism

Barcelona has nine monuments declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, all of them in the Modernist style, so it's safe to say that we're in the capital of Modernism. This route aims to showcase this important artistic heritage, so iconic to the city, by visiting emblematic sites such as Casa Batlló, La Pedrera, and the spectacular Sagrada Familia Basilica, all designed by the great architectural genius of Antoni Gaudí.

Route through the Modernist Collserola

The guided tour of the modernist buildings and fountains of the Collserola Natural Park aims to showcase the architectural heritage resulting from the major urban development phenomenon experienced by the Collserola mountain range in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. We'll rediscover the history of Tibidabo, the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the fountains of Can Ribas and La Rabassada, the Casino de la Rabassada, and the Les Planes railway station, among others.

The Castell de Llordà and the church of Sant Sadurní

The monumental complex of Castell de Llordà is a mid-11th-century settlement consisting of the fortified noble palace, the church of Sant Sadurní de Llordà, and a small associated village. It was the residence and military camp of the famous knight Arnau Mir de Tost and his wife Arsenda d'Àger, great lords of the Montsec mountain range. It is notable for its excellent state of preservation, and is considered one of the best-preserved 11th-century palaces in Europe.

The Romanesque church of Santa Maria de Covet

The Church of Santa Maria de Covet was completed between 1150 and 1160 in the late Romanesque style. It is a church in transition that incorporates many innovative architectural elements that make it unique in the Pyrenees. Its portal is considered one of the finest Romanesque in Catalonia due to its excellent preservation and its fine details. Another added value is the original metal decorations on the door from the same 12th century.

The old town of Tremp, Lleida, Catalonia

The guided tour of Tremp's old town highlights the city's more than 1,000 years of history, covering the main monuments and oldest streets from an archaeological and documentary perspective. This gives the visit added value and a perspective that would otherwise go unnoticed. Some of the must-see monuments include the Basilica of Santa Maria de Valldeflors, the former Hospital for the Poor, the walls and towers of the old city, and the Casal Manyanet.

The medieval complex of Sant Gervàs Castle

The monumental complex of Sant Gervàs is part of the castles and defensive towers built in the 11th century in strategic locations, complementing the natural protection provided by the Montsec mountain range against Muslim invasions. The medieval complex of the castle and the adjoining village can be dated from the late 10th to the early 11th century. The castle, built on a rocky outcrop, has two main elements: the keep, over 15 meters high, and the triangular walled enclosure.

The depopulated area of Sant Martí de les Tombetes

At the Sant Martí de les Tombetes site, you can see an interesting set of settlement and fortification structures from the Ibero-Roman period, set in a spectacular landscape sheltered by the Montsec d'Àres mountain range. Of particular note is the late Roman necropolis, dating from the 5th century AD, and the associated residential structures. The original name is unknown, as Les Tombetes is the popular name, due to the existence of the necropolis with anthropomorphic tombs excavated from the bedrock.

The old adoberies of Tremp, Lleida, Catalonia

The guided tour of Tremp's new heritage site, its historic tanneries, aims to highlight not only this interesting, well-preserved industrial building, a true example of the complex traditional tanning technique, but also to connect the tanneries within the spatial context of the Fontvella ravine, understood as a productive and industrial landscape that has shaped the way of life and operations of many Trempoline families over the centuries.