Classics & Archaelogy School & College Tours to Rome
The capital for one of the main Classical Empires, Rome is an ideal destination for classics & archaeology groups. A study trip to Rome will give students a first hand experience into the Roman empire where they will discover the city’s Forum, the former centre of commerce, politics and religion; Palatine Hill, site of the original Roman settlement; the Colosseum and the Pantheon to name a few. Rome offers an opportunity for school groups to further their knowledge of the Roman Empire, of its culture, politics and social life.
Classics & Archaelogy Excursions
- Castel Sant'Angelo - Built in AD 135 as the Mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian and his family. Passageways link the fortress to the Vatican Palaces.
- Roman Forum - Where you can see 12 centuries of Roman history. It was the centre of commerce, politics and religion.
- Palatine Hill - Site of the original Roman settlement. Emperor Augustus lived here in the Imperial Palace. You can also see the 16th Century Farnase Gardens.
- Colosseum - Commissioned by Emperor Vespasian in AD 72. The size of the structure and the cruelty of the games made it Rome's greatest building.
- Pantheon - Originally built as a temple and later converted to a church. Renaissance architects used it for inspiration.
- Marcus Aurelius Column
- Piazza Navona
- Baths of Diocletian
- Baths of Caracalla
- Arch of Titus
Curriculum Focus
- Origin and development of Roman architectural principles and stylistic changes/innovations as well as building methods, materials and functions.
- Opportunities to visit and explore amphitheatres (Colosseum, ); basilicas (Basilica of Constantine and Maxentius); temples (Pantheon); triumphal arches (Arch of Titus);
- Understanding of these Roman buildings/structures in context
Student Outcomes
- Discover for themselves the rich Roman heritage and architecture at first hand
- Explore the centre of the Roman Empire
