Art & Design School & College Tours to Florence

The birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is a compact city filled of incredible museums, striking architecture and of course, Michelangelo's Statue of David. A study trip to Florence will be truly inspirational as students will be able to study some of the world’s greatest art collections and observe the elegant architectural features of the city’s piazzas and Palazzi.

Art & Design Excursions

• Uffizi Gallery - The greatest display of Renaissance art in Europe containing works by Botticelli, Caravaggio and Leonardo da Vinci.
• Accademia - Dedicated to Michelangelo where you see the monumental figure of 'David'.
• Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens - 15th Century Renaissance palace built to the plans of Brunelleschi. The terraced Boboli Gardens are behind the palace and offer fine views over Florence.
• Bargello - A museum dedicated to sculpture and decorative arts, in particular works by Donatello.
• The Duomo (Santa Maria del Fiore) - Dating from the 13th Century the enormous building dominates Florence. The dome was designed by Brunelleschi.
• The Campanile - Designed by Giotto in the 14th Century. You can climb the 414 steps to the top.
• Baptistry - See the famous bronze doors named 'Gates of Paradise', depicting stories from the Old Testament.
• Ponte Vecchio- Built in 1345 it is the oldest bridge in Florence, lined with jewellery shops.
• Baptistry - See the famous bronze doors named 'Gates of Paradise', depicting stories from the Old Testament.
• Palazzo Vecchio - Grand Renaissance interior decorated by Vasari.
• San Lorenzo- The Medici family church, designed by Brunelleschi and Donatello. Michelangelo decorated the tombs and chapel.
• Leather School - Located in the Monastery of Santa Croce.
• Salvatore Ferragamo Museum - At the Palazzo Spini Feroni.
• Old Tapestries Restoration Section - At Pitti Palace.
• Old silk laboratory - Central Florence.