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Experience different eras of history with a school trip to Tivoli There is no shortage of great places for history students to visit on a school trip to Italy, with cities such as Rome and Naples packed with fascinating landmarks. You will also discover there are a number of smaller destinations that have lots to see, including the town of Tivoli. Located just 20 miles from Rome, Tivoli has a varied history that includes being part of the ancient Greek, Etruscan and Roman civilisations. It is thought to have been established in 1215 BC and although there are few remaining signs of the original settlement, there are temples, villas, churches and even an amphitheatre to see. Many of the best known attractions are from the Roman Empire, but one of the reasons Tivoli is a great choice for an excursion during school trips to Europe is that the structures date from a variety of eras. It is also home to some buildings from the Middle Ages and one of the finest examples of Renaissance splendour to be found in Italy. Villa d'Este, a lavish complex built as a home for Cardinal Ippolito II d'Este in the 16th century, has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The house itself is one of the most innovative designs of the Renaissance, but it is the garden that makes it so memorable. With mosaics, terraces and hundreds of fountains dotted around beautifully planned displays of flowers, shrubs and trees, it set the standard for Italian formal gardens. It is not the only attraction in Tivoli to have been recognised as important by UNESCO, as Villa Adriana has also been named a World Heritage Site, but for very different reasons. It was built for the Roman emperor Hadrian in the second century AD and the collection of classical buildings was intended to form the perfect city. It featured Egyptian, Greek and Roman architectural styles, and although very little of it remains intact, you can still see the Maritime Theatre, Grand Thermae and tranquil artificial grotto. Like any major Roman settlement, Tivoli had its fair share of temples. You cannot fail to notice the remains of the Temple of Vista during your visit, as it sits on a hill overlooking the town. The curved structure and its eye-catching columns were constructed in the first century BC, but historians are divided on whether it was originally dedicated to Hercules, Albunea or Vesta. If you have time to spare during your day trip to Tivoli, try visiting the site of the Roman Amphitheatre of Bleso or the 17th century Romanesque Cathedral of St Lawrence. If you want your history students to see some of the things they learn about in the classroom, there are few better experiences than an Italy school trip. To organise a visit to the historic sights of Rome, get in touch with Equity School Travel, the specialists in school trips to Europe.
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