CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

DATE: Friday, Oct. 22nd 2021
TIME: All day

PARTICIPATION FEE: 60 Euros

PRE-DEPARTURE MANDATORY MEETING: Tuesday, Oct. 19th at 12:45pm

Deadline to sign-up and pay is by 5:00pm on Tuesday, Oct. 12th, 2021

Students must be 18 years old or older to participate to the activity.

By purchasing this activity, you are accepting the terms and conditions.

The Garden of Ninfa, built on the ruins of the medieval town of Ninfa in the Pontine Marshes (Agro Pontino), has been classified by the New York Times as one of the most beautiful and romantic gardens in the world.  The name Ninfa (Nymph) derives from a temple of the Roman era, dedicated to the Naiad Nymphs goddesses of spring water, which is still located in the garden. 

Situated less than 80 km south-east of Rome at the foot of the Lepini mountains, the town of Ninfa spells out the history of a community that lost and regained its identity several times during the centuries. Belonging to the Caetani family since the 14th century, the site was abandoned in 1382 until 1922 when Lelia Caetani - the last descendant of the Caetani family - and her husband Hubert Howard, recreated the garden and made it what it is today, more than 1300 botanical species over the eight acres of landscape.

Here is where many writers, such as Virginia Woolf, Truman Capote, Giuseppe Ungaretti and Alberto Moravia, found inspiration for their creations.

After the visit to the gardens, we will head to the walled hill town of Sermoneta. Originally called Sulmo, this medieval town is even cited by Virgil in his tale of The Aeneid. It rises up on a hill at 843 feet above sea level, dominating over the Pontine Plain. This will be the perfect place for our eyes to start to glaze over, aiming for the horizon and enjoying the moment.

What is included?

•  Round-trip transportation to Ninfa and Sermoneta
•  Guided tour of Ninfa gardens
•  Garden tour of Sermoneta castle
•  Tickets to the entrances
•  Packed Lunch

N.B. All sanitary precautions and social distancing rules will be strictly respected

Minimum Number of Participants Required: 10

Maximum Number of Participants: 22

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**Please be reminded that, as stated in the Terms and Conditions, all activities and trips are not refundable.
***Per JCU policy, all school sponsored activities are alcohol free.