VALERIO ROCCO ORLANDO The Reverse Grand Tour

The Reverse Grand Tour is an ambitious project realised by Italian artist Valerio Rocco Orlando over a period of a year thanks to an itinerant residence in some of Rome’s most prestigious foreign academies. In this exclusive preview, the artist is revealing the results of his research: a video-installation with portraits of artists from abroad who offer their personal viewpoints first-hand just like a chorus of conversations (Each artist speaks in his or her native tongue; the clip is sub-titled) and a series of photographs with views of studio interiors in which the concept of “room with a view” is completely reversed. The choice of curators Ludovico Pratesi and Angelandreina Rorro is of presenting the work of a new generation artist in relation to several historical works from the National Gallery of Modern Art collection linked to the Grand Tour as well as self-portraits and portraits by 19th and 20th century artists.

St. George Rome, a 5 star Luxury Hotel in centre of Rome , located in a streategic position close to the city’s most important monuments and streets such as Navona SquareCastel St. Angelo and Campo dei Fiori, offers its customers convenient packages for this special occasion. One of these is the Best of Rome:


The package includes:

  • Full American buffet breakfast
  • Free entrance to Vatican Museum and Sistin Chappel avoiding the cue
  • Welcome Cocktail
  • 20% Discount on SPA on body treatments
  • Vat 10% per room per night included in room rate
  • Rate is based on 3 nights stay
  • The package cannot be combined with any other offer
  • Check in time: 15:00 – Check out time: 12:00

City tax 3.00 euro per person per night not included in room rate

The Crowne Plaza Rome St. Peter’s4 star superior hotel near the luxurious parks of Villa Pamphili and Villa Carpegna, at 3 km from the Vatican Museums and from the city center, also offers its customers convenient packages, like for example the Advanced Purchase Rate 25:
The above rate includes:

  • 25% Discount on best available daily rate
  • 10% VAT
  • Free parking
  • Rate is bookable until 7 days prior to arrival date
  • Total stay will be charged on client credit card at time of booking. The booking is not refundable in case of cancellation
  • Children policy: Accommodation is free for 2 children less than 12 years old sharing parents’ room
  • Breakfast not included
  • Check in time: 15:00 – Check out time: 12:00

– City tax equal to EUR 3.00 per person per night NOT INCLUDED in the room rate.