A group of Senior School Classicists embarked on an Italian adventure during the half term, which began with a guided tour of Naples. Pupils had the opportunity to explore the incredible treasures at the Naples Archaeological Museum, including stunning mosaics from Pompeii and the famous Farnese collection of sculptures.
The group then settled into their hotel in Vico Equense, using it as a base for exploring Pompeii, Herculaneum, and the jaw-dropping Amalfi Coast. Wandering through the ancient towns buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, pupils marvelled at the ruins of forums, houses, baths, and temples, feeling like they had stepped into a world 2,000 years old.
Next stop: Rome! The group strolled through the winding streets, visited the Spanish Steps, and enjoyed gelato at the Trevi Fountain. As night fell, they gazed up at the Pantheon, a perfectly preserved temple now used as a church. The Roman Forum, the Capitoline Museum, and the ancient port of Ostia followed, then to top it all off, they took an elevator to the top of the Vittorio Emanuele monument for a breath-taking view of Rome. This unforgettable trip brought the ancient world to life in the most amazing way.
