18 min

Bernini: Basilicas, Busts and Broken Hearts Secret Cities Podcast

    • Society & Culture

Gifted architect and phenomenal sculptor, Gian Lorenzo Bernini is up there as one of Italy's greatest artists. Widely considered the creator of the Baroque style of sculpture, he served eight different popes and contributed to some of the greatest buildings in Rome, including St. Peter's Basilica and the Fountain of the Four Rivers.

But how well do you know the man? Let Touriocity.com, and expert city guide Georgia Darell help you navigate some of Bernini's greatest works, whilst dipping into his tumultuous, yet absolutely fascinating personal life.

Gifted architect and phenomenal sculptor, Gian Lorenzo Bernini is up there as one of Italy's greatest artists. Widely considered the creator of the Baroque style of sculpture, he served eight different popes and contributed to some of the greatest buildings in Rome, including St. Peter's Basilica and the Fountain of the Four Rivers.

But how well do you know the man? Let Touriocity.com, and expert city guide Georgia Darell help you navigate some of Bernini's greatest works, whilst dipping into his tumultuous, yet absolutely fascinating personal life.

18 min

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