For Classics students, the legacy of their subject is all around, in culture, society and language-but few things are more rewarding than the opportunity to visit the origins of this mighty heritage on school trips to Greece.
With the vast, diverse spread of Greek civilisation at their feet, they will be able to trace the development of this ancient culture through time itself; at the same time, being in modern Greece will help them to understand the continuous nature of history and civilization, by continuing to identify the influence of the past on the present and future. Read on for a taste of what your students could discover on their time-spanning adventure.
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Mycenae
The ruins at Mycenae were once one of the most important centres of Greek civilisation,so much so that its golden age-from about 1600 BCE to 1100 BCE-lent its name to the Mycenaean period of history. From the Lion Gate to the uniquely Mycenaean temples, this site offers those on school trips, evidence of a fascinating era in Greece ' s development.
Athens & the Acropolis
Of all the archaeological sites in Greece, the Acropolis of Athens has to be the most iconic, and is a highlight of school trips to Greece. Home to the famous Parthenon, a monumental temple to Athena, the flat-topped hill also features the magnificent Propylaea, the Erechtheum Temple gateway and the Temple of Athena Nike. After exploring these ancient ruins, a visit to the Acropolis Museum reveals hidden details of their history in its collections of the fascinating artifacts unearthed at thesite. Lying on the southern slope of the Acropolis, meanwhile, are the Theatre of Dionysus-one of the oldest theatres ever discovered-and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus-an ancient theatre so structurally sound that it is still regularly used for performances today. As well As providing these spectacular monuments to the wellspring of so much of European culture, Athens is an exciting city synthesising new and old, where students can experience the cosmopolitan culture while exploring its roots.
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Step Back in Time With School Trips to Greece
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