Photos: Diego Delso, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Timothy A. Gonsalves, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Livioandronico2013, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo credits
Photos: Diego Delso, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Timothy A. Gonsalves, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Livioandronico2013, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Michelangelo's Moses, from the church doorway
Your local guide
Luca Serra
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Highlights
- A lesser-known Michelangelo, described in detail
- Small horns and the legend behind them
- A sculpture far less crowded than his famous work
- Context before a visit of your own
- A short, focused look at one statue
About this tour
This short session describes Michelangelo's Moses sculpture from the doorway of San Pietro in Vincoli, one of his most striking works and far less crowded than his more famous pieces elsewhere in Rome. I go into enough detail about the statue's pose and the legend of its unusual horns that you understand what makes it worth seeking out. It works as a spoken guide to a specific artwork.
I stand at the entrance and describe the sculpture in detail, taking questions throughout on Michelangelo's technique and the legend behind the horns. I send a short note afterwards with more background for anyone planning to see it for themselves.
This suits anyone with a specific interest in Michelangelo's work beyond the Sistine Chapel. It also works well as a short, focused session between longer ones nearby.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Rome before heading out.
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The church doorway 15 min
From the entrance I describe Michelangelo's Moses in detail, including the small horns on its head and the legend behind their odd appearance.
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The church exterior 15 min
I step back to show the plain exterior of San Pietro in Vincoli, a modest facade that gives no hint of the sculpture just inside.
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Your questions 7 min
Time to ask anything about Rome: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Cacio e pepe and Trastevere, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Rome time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 8 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Rome, showing you The church doorway and The church exterior live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need any background in art?
No. The guide explains what matters as you go, whatever you already know or do not.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We connect on Google Meet and I send the link with your booking. I stay at the doorway and describe the statue in enough detail that it comes across clearly.
Times shown in Rome time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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