Art & Design Trip to Rome

About this trip

Your art tour to Rome will enable your students to see the wonderful art of Italy along with taking in the beautiful aesthetics and architecture that Rome has to offer. Metro travel makes Rome accessible, but we recommend walking as it enables you to absorb the beauty of this ancient Roman city. Our suggested itinerary is there to offer ideas but we will tailor make your tour to meet your needs and curriculum requirements.

Sample Itinerary

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National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art
Borghese Gallery
Trevi Fountain

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St Peter’s Basilica
Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel

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Excursion Ideas

Pantheon Find out more

Pantheon

Subject Range: Religious Studies, History, Classics, Geography

What you’ll experience: The Pantheon, built 118-128 AD, is the most complete and best preserved of the ancient temples due to being in continuous use throughout history. Since the 7th century it has been used as a Catholic Church, dedicated to St. Mary and the Martyrs. The space inside is awe-inspiring – a perfect sphere symbolising the vault of heaven with the height of the dome the same as its diameter creating perfect balance and unique harmony.

National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art Find out more

National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art

Subject Range: Art & Design

What you’ll experience: The collection includes works from many of the major artistic figures of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries including Goya, Blake, Renoir, Rossetti, Van Gogh, Degas, Monet, Cezanne, Mirò, Paul Klee, Kandinsky and Klimt. There are also several works of contemporary art on display.

Select Says: To help prepare for your visit the museum website has a virtual 360° tour http://www.gnam.beniculturali.it/index.php?en/456/virtual-tour-360

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Trevi Fountain

Subject Range: Religious Studies, Art & Design, Cultural, History, Classics, Geography

What you’ll experience: The largest Baroque fountain in the city, the Trevi Fountain is a beautiful, imposing construction that features the central figure of Neptune flanked by two Tritons – one struggles to master an unruly sea horse, the other leads a more docile animal (this symbolises the two contrasting moods of the sea). A traditional legend holds that if visitors throw a coin into the fountain, they are ensured a return to Rome.

Select Says: The fountain is mostly built of travertine stone. The largest building in the world constructed mostly of travertine is the Colosseum in Rome.

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Colosseum

Subject Range: Religious Studies, Art & Design, Cultural, History, Classics, Geography

What you’ll experience: The Colosseum is an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome and the largest amphitheatre in the world, considered one of the greatest achievements of Roman engineering and architecture. A symbol of the pageantry of the Empire and estimated to hold between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators, it was used for gladiatorial contests as well as other public spectacles such as dramas based on Classical mythology. Construction began in 70 AD under Emperor Vespasian. The last recorded games were held there in the 6th century. The monument’s damage was mostly caused by earthquakes. The present-day exterior of the Colosseum is in fact the original interior wall.

The Vatican City, St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine chapel Find out more

The Vatican City, St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine chapel

Subject Range: Religious Studies, Art & Design, Cultural, History, Classics, Geography

What you’ll experience: The Vatican is the smallest state in the world. It’s full of places of interest to be discovered including the Vatican grounds and Museum with fabulous art work such as the wondrous Michelangelo masterpieces in the Sistine chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica with its beautiful Renaissance architecture, and St. Peter’s Square with the impressive Egyptian obelisk at its centre.

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Spanish Steps

Subject Range: Religious Studies, Art & Design, Cultural

What you’ll experience: A monumental stairway of 135 steps which climbs a steep slope between the Piazza di Spagna at the base and the Trinità dei Monti church at the top. They were built between 1723-1726 and designed by Francesco de Sanctis.

Select Says: At the base of the steps in the Piazza di Spagna is the early Baroque fountain called Fontana della Barcaccia which translates as ‘fountain of the ugly boat’.

Borghese Gallery Find out more

Borghese Gallery

Subject Range: Art & Design

What you’ll experience: The Galleria Borghese is set within the beautiful Villa Borghese Pinciana, renowned for its gardens. You will see collections of paintings, sculptures and antiquities. View incredible paintings by artists such as Titian, Caravaggio, Raphael and Rubens and mythological sculptures by Bernini.

Select Says: The main floor is mostly devoted to classical antiquities of the 1st–3rd centuries AD and includes a famous mosaic of gladiators dated 320–30 AD. View more information on the gallery’s website including details of upcoming exhibitions: http://www.galleriaborghese.it/artisti/edefault.htm

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Piazza Navona

Subject Range: Art & Design

What you’ll experience: A beautiful square featuring sites such as ‘The Fountain of The Four Rivers’ and ‘Church of Saint’Agnese in Agone’. Students will also be able to see street artists at work in the square sketching portraits.

Select Says: Find out more about the square and church: http://www.turismoroma.it/cosa-fare/piazza-navona?lang=en http://www.santagneseinagone.org/recapiti.html

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The Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Subject Range: Religious Studies, Art & Design, Cultural, History, Classics, Geography

What you’ll experience: Once the heart of Roman public life, the Forum is a plaza in the centre of Rome surrounded by the ruins of important ancient government buildings. Many events took place here including public speeches, trials and elections. Located in the small valley between the Palatine and Capitoline hills.

Accommodation Options

Meininger Roma Termini Find out more

Meininger Roma Termini

Our Rating:

Capacity: 117

Location: Termini

What you’ll experience: Located in an old renovated building, near the main railway station, the metro is also only a 2-minute walk away, providing excellent connections to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Sights including the Vatican, Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain can also be conveniently reached from the main station. Rooms: Bedrooms sleep 2-6 people and some all rooms are en-suite and have air conditioning. Facilities: Restaurant, 24 hour reception.

Hotel Cilicia Find out more

Hotel Cilicia

Our Rating:

Capacity: 130

Location: Via Cilicia

What you’ll experience: Set in a peaceful location beside the ancient Appian Way, Hotel Cilicia offers a unique blend of tranquillity and city convenience. Just 800 metres from San Giovanni in Laterano and within easy reach of Rome’s world-famous monuments, museums and vibrant neighbourhoods, the hotel is perfectly positioned for discovering the rich history and culture of the Eternal City. Breakfast and packed lunch can be provided. Dinner can be arranged with a local restaurant 5 min by walk.

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Villa Palazzola

Dinning Breakfast room - Villa Palazzola

Lobby and seating area - Villa Palazzola

Our Rating:

Capacity: 85

Location: Castelli Romani hills

What you’ll experience: Villa Palazzola is a historic 13th-century monastery and retreat nestled in the Castelli Romani hills overlooking Lake Albano, just 25 kilometres south of Rome. Offering 50 guest rooms, beautiful gardens, panoramic terraces, and exceptional event facilities, the villa provides an idyllic setting for holidays, weddings, retreats, and conferences. Combining centuries of history with warm Italian hospitality, Villa Palazzola is one of Rome’s most unique and memorable destinations.

Hotel Pacific Find out more

Hotel Pacific

Dinning and food 2 - Hotel Pacific - Rome

Our Rating:

Capacity: 240

Location: Viale delle Medaglie

What you’ll experience: Discover Rome from the comfort of Hotel Pacific, a welcoming base in the heart of the Eternal City. Ideally located for exploring iconic landmarks, historic streets and vibrant local culture, our hotel offers both convenience and comfort for every kind of stay. This hotel is walking distance to the Vatican Museum and just round the corner from Metro A.

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Key Highlights

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Transport

About this trip

Sample Itinerary

Excursion Ideas

Pantheon

National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art

Trevi Fountain

Colosseum

The Vatican City, St Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine chapel

Spanish Steps

Borghese Gallery

Piazza Navona

The Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Accommodation Options

Meininger Roma Termini

Hotel Cilicia

Villa Palazzola

Hotel Pacific

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