Primary Schools
Primary school is a time to learn, discover and grow.
At Vía Heraclia, we complement classroom learning with cultural activities and educational workshops tailored to every school year and linked to the topics studied in class.
Our heritage-based activities are dynamic, interactive and designed to transform learning into an engaging and memorable experience.
Some of our activities:
Educational Workshops in Classrooms and Museums
With our educational workshops, students of all ages can learn in a fun and hands-on way, either in the classroom or at museums.
Choose the historical period your students would like to explore: Prehistory, Iberian Culture, Roman Culture, the Middle Ages, the Valencian Golden Age, Valencian Modernism, and much more.
We can also create a customised educational workshop tailored to the topics your school would like to explore, including popular traditions, equality, the environment, sustainability, and many others.
Archaeological Site Visits
Our educational workshops can be combined with visits to archaeological sites related to the topics previously studied in the classroom. This gives students the opportunity to travel back in time while discovering and enjoying our cultural heritage.
Visit Iberian and Roman archaeological sites, medieval towns, Renaissance castles and beautiful examples of Valencian Modernist architecture.
Are you ready to travel through time with us?
“The Desorganised Carmesina” at Alaquàs Castle
Do you know the story of Carmesina at Alaquàs Castle?
Carmesina, one of the characters from the famous novel Tirant lo Blanch, is now one of the giants that welcomes visitors to Alaquàs Castle, and she has a very special story to tell.
In our storytelling activity, The Disorganised Carmesina, her untidy nature becomes the heart of the adventure. Young visitors become detectives and help put the castle rooms back in order while discovering its history.
The Nocturnos Academy at Alaquàs Castle or Buñol Castle
A fun storytelling activity where an actor portraying Lope de Vega invites students to join the Nocturnos Academy. Together, they will discover the history of this literary group while exploring the walls of Alaquàs Castle and uncovering its hidden stories.
At Buñol Castle, students will learn about the people who loved poetry and literature but had to keep their identities secret. To protect themselves, they used pseudonyms and met within the castle walls.
In this interactive activity, every student takes part in the story and becomes part of history.
Discover the Historic Centre of Al-aquas
How did the present-day town of Alaquàs come into being?
Al-aquas was a Muslim alqueria whose people lived from the fertile surrounding farmland. Its name comes from the abundance of water that flowed through the area. When Christians settled in the village, it began to grow, transforming its layout and the way its old and new inhabitants lived together.
Join us to discover the historic quarters of Alaquàs—the Christian Quarter, the Moorish Quarter, and the Potters’ Quarter—through a guided theatrical tour featuring different historical characters.
What Games Did Roman Children Play?
What games did Roman children play?
What games did you play when you were a child? Marbles? Spinning tops? Heads or tails?
More than 2,000 years ago, Roman children were already playing many of the games we still play today. They also enjoyed board games and outdoor activities that kept them entertained for hours.
Come and discover these ancient games and take part in our Mini Roman Olympics, an activity that can be held in your school playground.
As Julius Caesar is said to have declared before crossing the Rubicon:
ALEA IACTA EST!
Secondary Schools
Secondary school is a time to discover new ideas, develop critical thinking and enjoy experiences that leave a lasting impression.
At Vía Heraclia, we offer cultural activities adapted to each school year, designed to complement classroom learning in a dynamic, interactive and engaging way.
Some of our activities:
Escape room at Alaquàs Castle
Escape Room… or how to escape from a 16th-century castle in just 40 minutes.
With no idea where to begin, you will have to solve locks, riddles, manuscripts and mysterious objects that guide you through an intriguing story. Travel back in time and discover whether you can solve the hidden clues and escape from a century that is not your own.
The magnificent 16th-century Alaquàs Castle becomes the perfect setting for this cultural activity, where students discover history in a fun, interactive and engaging way while becoming the protagonists of their own adventure.
Architectural and Artistic Routes
We are fortunate to have cities and towns nearby whose architecture tells the story of different periods throughout history. València is a great example, with buildings that allow us to explore the Roman period, the Middle Ages, Modernism, the Spanish Civil War, the Industrial Age, and much more.
And what about places beyond the city? Discover the industrial heritage of Manises and Quart de Poblet, the Spanish Civil War heritage of El Puig, or the Roman and medieval heritage of Llíria.
Are you ready to travel through time by exploring the buildings around us? Discover all the options.
War Heritage and Democratic Memory
The Spanish Civil War was one of the most difficult periods in our history. It should not be forgotten, but remembered, understood and shared with new generations.
Although it may seem like a distant event for today’s students, many places still preserve the memory of those years. History comes to life through visits to Alaquàs, El Puig, Quart de Poblet and Buñol.
We invite you to discover history beyond the classroom.


