Classics 24/54: Roman History and Civilization

Web Resources for Touring Modern and Ancient Rome

This page lists some resources I have gathered for you to begin your virtual trip to ancient and modern Rome (with an excursion to Pompeii). Use these links to orient yourself to the city and then do Internet searches for other web sites to enhance your tour.

Note that many of the sites are commercial and would like to sell you their book, guide, or whatever. Also, some sites are "fun trips I've taken" and may not have fully accurate information. As always, consider your sources. Also, be sure to cite them if you quote something.

[The exact assignment was distributed in class on November 10]

Due: in class on Thursday, November 19, 1998

Italy on the Web
A server with lots of information about Italy in general. Some is about the Etruscans and Romans, but much more is about modern Italy. Also a good place to begin looking around. There are pointers to information about Rome and other Italian cities. Many of the links are to information in Italian.
 
Frommers Guide: Rome
A good, tourist-oriented site with a brief, practical introduction to the city.
 
Travelocity Destination Guide: Rome
Good general tourist information
 
CNN Travel Guide: Rome
Lots of good information about Rome, including some maps: a simple Magellan map, and a vector map of Rome (requires a plug-in). There are also links to news stories from Europe and the four-day weather forecast for Rome.
 
Guides to Rome from some of the major Internet search engines:
  • EXCITE Travel: Italy (with maps, weather conditions, etc.)
  • YAHOO! Guide to Rome
  • LOOKSMART Guide to Rome sites (used by ALTAVISTA and HOTBOT)
  • INFOSEEK Travel: Italy (very general information)
     
    In Italy Online
    A Web journal devoted for people travelling to or living in Italy. (In English)
     
    If you want to do conversions from US $ to Lira (or vice versa), try the OANA Currency Converter.
     
    Pompeii Forum Project
    An important web site for authoritative information about Pompeii. Many good photographs. By John J. Dobbins.

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