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Florentine Excursion
Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Machiavelli, Lorenzo the Magnificent…
Firenze, founded by Cesar, gave birth during the XIVth Century to
an immensely dynamic movement that was going to be called “Renaissance”.
Innumerable are the great artists born there that created beautiful
works of art still making the reputation of Florence.
 Painting
and architecture as well as an historical and political presentation
of the town, will be the focus of our visit so as to understand
better what Renaissance means. An architect or an historian will
be our guide for an excursion leading you into a better comprehension
of this complex town. The second day is open for personal drawing
and your own discoveries. We are lodged in a simple hotel very well
located in the heart of the city.
Roman excursion
 Roma
the Eternal City!… First ruled by the Etruscans kings in the
VIIth Century B.C. and today playing the role of capital of the
unified Italia (1866), including the specially rich periods of the
Roman Empire (at the turn of our era) and the Baroque (XVIIth century)
from which it got its today’s appearance and style.
This excursion takes place on the three final days of the course.
Half a day is reserved for a guided visit to some of the principal
monuments of Rome. Our guide is a Roman specialist in art history
and archaeology. In mixing sociology with history, and art with
philosophy and even politics, he offers us a vivid portrait of Rome
from its beginnings until the Baroque.
Another guided visit is also offered in one of the main artistical
center of Rome (ex.: the Sistine Chapel…). A day is left completely
free for personal excursions, shopping, etc. At the end of the trip,
we will celebrate together with a last supper in a good restaurant.
We select a hotel right in the heart of Rome, next to the Quirinale,
Colosseo, Teatro Marcello, Piazza Navone, etc. agreeable and comfortable.
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