Itálica

The city of Itálica was founded in 206 BC in order to settle Roman soldiers wounded in the Battle of Ilipa, where the Carthaginian army was defeated. Itálica was the birthplace of Roman emperors Trajan and Hadrian who added temples and rebuilt public buildings. Italica’s amphitheater seated 25,000 spectators and was the third largest in the Roman Empire.

Students at the TTU Center will be accompanied by a History Professor who will explain the significance of the site as well as the typical life its citizens.

View of the Italica Amphitheater (left)