An Alternative Route 2026

The world is so unsettled at the moment that, in case it becomes unsafe to travel in Eastern and Central Europe, I thought that I should have an alternative plan.

My Alternative Plan

Using my Interrail pass, I intend to follow a route which will take in visits to sites that relate to my major interest in: Roman history. My interest in Sicily, however, is not only in its Roman past, but also its strong association with Barbarossa, the Holy Roman Emperor.

Sites of interest: Roman History

The Antonine Wall

It seems quite hard to locate the Eastern end of the Wall but perhaps near Falkirk? Perhaps I will create a post and ask for advice from others as to the best place to gain some impreseeion of its presence so long ago.

Hadrian’s Wall

Vindolanda

A huge garrison town which provided manpower and provisions for the Walls

Wroxeter Roman City

Or Viroconiumm as ist was known to Ancient Britons. The video below gives wonderful inventory of many literary and artistic references to the site

Caerleon Roman Fortress

Fishbourne Roman Palace

Segovia Roman Acqueduct

Trier Roman Ruins

Rome

Pompeii

Sites of Interest: SiTapestry Weaving

The Dovecot, Edinburgh

Brussels City Museum

Musee de la Tapisserie de Tournai

Manufacture Nationale de Beauvais

Gobelin Tapisserie

Musée Départemental de la Tapisserie d’Aubusson

Spanish Royal Tapestry Factory