I am planning a trip to Rome on spring break with students who study Latin. Are the Baths of Caracalla or the Baths of Diocletian better to visit for students?
2006-08-24 15:59:59 · 3 answers · asked by mksteach 1 in Travel ➔ Italy ➔ Rome
but y not both?
anyways, if u are really to choose, then diocletian's will be the right choice:a part of them has been transformed by michelangelo into a church, la basilica di santa maria degli angeli, and the other part hosts a bueatiful museum of roman history. of course also caracalla's baths are impressive, but there u will be left alone to explain things to your students and catch their attention: "only" ruins are left.
but really i hope u will find the time for both, they are quite near to metro stops!
enjoy!
2006-08-26 08:11:58 · answer #1 · answered by maroc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Baths of Caracalla are really a beautiful spectacle; your students really shouldn't miss seeing them. As a testament to the past, the city of Rome itself is a wonderful locale, although nowhere is the concept of the extraordinary in everyday life better shown than at the Baths of Caracalla, I think.
I hope you and your students enjoy the trip!
2006-08-24 16:04:24 · answer #2 · answered by Dan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll add that these Wikipedia links are excellent:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baths_of_Caracalla
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baths_of_Diocletian
Have a great trip!
2006-08-26 07:03:45 · answer #3 · answered by love2travel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋