The equestrian statues at the entrance to Arlington Memorial Bridge were cast in Italy
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Indulge your appetite for things Italian, feasting on great paintings, sculpture, architecture, gardens, food, and song. Kathleen Bashian, a certified master guide, leads a tour that celebrates the heritage and cultural influence of Italy as reflected throughout Washington.
Highlights include a behind-the-scenes visit to the American History Museum’s Dibner Library to explore early books on Italian architecture and science; a specially arranged tour of Italian highlights of the National Gallery of Art’s permanent collection; and a visit to the Embassy of Italy.
Take a close look at the gilded equestrian statues Arts of Peace and Arts of War, cast in Italy, which grace the entrances to Arlington Memorial Bridge and Rock Creek Parkway. A visit to Meridian Hill Park puts you in the fountain-filled center of the city’s most elegant Italianate garden, which features a statue of Dante. Enjoy a family-style lunch at Carmine’s Restaurant, complete with a special opera performance.
The day ends with a private tour of the Embassy of Italy, spotlighting its classic architecture, furnishings of modern Italian design, classical paintings, and ancient artifacts.
No fringe stop.
Photo ID is required for this program. Entrance and gallery talks at the National Gallery of Art are free of charge.
