The science of
the Renaissance
Encounter the great scientific minds and
discoveries of the Renaissance on a cultural
adventure across the pre-eminent cities of
science - Florence, Pisa and Bologna. Led by art
and architecture expert Andrew Spira and
accompanied by scientific historian Professor
David Wootton.
From astronomic, anatomic, architectural,
medical and mathematic perspectives, the tour
will look at the wondrous collections, buildings
and churches that demonstrate the burgeoning
of knowledge of the period whilst enjoying
these beautiful cities.
Combined with the fascinating stories of
polymath's such as Da Vinci and Galileo, to a
wealth of lesser known Renaissance scientists
and artists, who along with the patronage of
families such as the Medici's, helped cement
Italy's role at the forefront of scientific
endeavour during this period.Highlights
- Walking orientation tour of Florence. When in
each city, most of the exploration will be done
on foot without the need for coaches. We think
it’s a more enriching way to understand and
appreciate the cities. - Get to know the historic town of Pisa with full
day of exploration including the Museo degli
Strumenti per il Calcolo (Museum of Calculation
Devices) that covers various scientific fields
including astronomy, electromagnetism,
optics, mechanics, electronics, and acoustics
from the 17th century onwards. - Time to explore the UNESCO World Heritage
Site Piazza dei Miracoli with its Cathedral
where Galileo is believed to have formulated
his theory about the movement of pendulums
by watching the swinging of an incense lamp.- Visit the La Specola Museum of Natural
History, the Tribune of Galileo and the Museo
degli Argenti at the Pitti Palace in Florence. - Explore the austere Basilica di Santa Croce, the
largest Franciscan church in the world, where
illustrious Italians such as Galileo,
Michelangelo and Machiavelli are buried. - Marvel in the splendour of the the Museo
dell'Opera del Duomo (Cathedral Museum) a
transformative experience due to the amazing
housing of the Cathedrals treasures including
works by Michelangelo, Brunelleschi and the
original Gates of Paradise. - Walking orientation tour around one of
Italy’s most under-rated but beautiful cities,
Bologna, exploring the jumble of atmospheric
streets leading to magnificent Renaissance
period palazzis. - While in Bologna, visit to the Cathedral of
San Petronio which houses a ‘hidden-in-
plane-sight’ solar observatory - Go ‘off the beaten track’ to see the Museum
of Communication
Covid-19 safety
protocol includes:- Pre-departure screening of all guests
and tour leaders. - Increased sanitisation of all accommodation
and transport. - Mandatory use of PPE where appropriate. In partnership with
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