SOCIAL PROGRAM
Christian Rome and the art of Mosaic
Thursday, June 04, 2026 – 10.00
Included in all accompanying persons fees. Not available for conference participants.
Accompanied walk and guided visit. The itinerary includes the visit of the mosaics of different churches.
You will visit the Papal major basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, the largest Catholic Marian church in Rome. The mosaics found in Santa Maria Maggiore are one of the oldest representations of the Virgin Mary in Christian Late Antiquity (fifth century). Under the high altar of the basilica is the Crypt of the Nativity of ]esus Christ.
The walk will continue with the Santa Pudenziana Church, a basilica built in the 4th-century, that is dedicated to Saint Pudenziana, sister of Saint Praxedes and daughter of Saint Pudens. The church of Santa Pudenziana is recognized as the oldest place of Christian worship in Rome.
You will continue with the Basilica of Saint Praxedes and its famous Saint Zeno chapel.
The tour includes:
- English speaking guide
- Headphones
- Ticket for Santa Maria Maggiore and Santa Prassede
Mysteries and Crimes in the Roman Night and Typical Dinner
Thursday, June 04, 2026 – 19.30
Accompanied walk and guided visit through Rione Sant’Angelo between the Roman Empire and Late Antiquity. The itinerary includes a visit to the Tiber Island, the Theater of Marcellus, the Portico d’Ottavia, and a visit to the Balbi Crypt.
The Balbi Crypt, a unique and original history of a Roman city block. In this unique micro-environment, the intermingling of the subsoil and the fabric of the structures surrounding it have created an uninterrupted narrative of the history of a city block in the centre of Rome. The Crypta Balbi is one of a small number of museums in the world that can boast of its origins as a planned research activity involving all fields of knowledge.
Price: € 75 (VAT included)
The price includes:
- English-speaking guide
- Headphones
- Dinner in a typical Roman pizzeria
- The visit will be held only with a minimum of 20 people.
Roman theaters
Saturday, June 06, 2024 – 17.30
The tour follows an expert guide through three iconic ancient venues: the Theatre of Marcellus, the Theatre of Balbo, and the remains of Pompey’s Theatre. Participants walk between sites while learning about their architecture, civic functions, and role in Rome’s cultural life. The experience concludes with a typical dinner featuring regional dishes.
Price: 90€ (VAT included)
The price includes:
- English speaking guide
- Headphones
- Dinner in a typical Roman restaurant
- The visit will be held only with a minimum of 20 people.
Conference icebreaker
Wednesday, June 03, 2026 – 18:30
Included in all the registration fees.
The welcome cocktail is an occasion for all participants to meet and interact, while enjoying local appetisers and musical entertainment. It will be held at the Conference venue, the Department of Economics, Sapienza University of Rome.
Conference dinner
Friday, June 05, 2026 – 20:00
The Conference Dinner will be organised at the restaurant La Limonaia, a bright, welcoming space with a splendid view of the Villa Torlonia theatre. The cuisine is traditional Italian, featuring classic dishes reinterpreted using only local, high-quality ingredients. Originally designed as a citrus grove and flower greenhouse, it has now been meticulously restored, offering guests an unmistakable atmosphere of authentic refinement.
Price
The price includes:
Junior Social Event
Thursday, June, 04, 2026 – 19.30
Information on this event will be available soon.