General information
| Destination | Duration | Category |
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| Florence, Italy | 3 hours | Private Excursion |
Program details
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Take this walking tour with a difference - led by a Ph.D. level scholar/historian our supplier will provide you with an in-depth alternative to traditional tours, pairing intellectually curious and adventurous travellers with specialists for an in-depth cultural experience. This thematic, three-hour walk traces the explosion of scientific progress and the rise of humanism during the rule of the Medici family in Renaissance-era Florence. Under their rule, Florence became a shining beacon for experimentation, which the Roman church was frantically trying to suppress with the Inquisition. At the same time, humanism, stemming from the study of ancient Greek and Latin texts, was a new way of thinking about man's place in the world and became a recurring theme in Renaissance literature, art and social history. This walk, led by a social or art historian, will uncover some of the sites around town that stand as testament to this era of intellectual progress. We begin our walk at the Museo Galileo, then we will head to the center of town in order to trace the role of humanism in Renaissance Florence. This walk is intended, in true humanist ideology, to present an in depth and well rounded view of these groundbreaking intellectual developments and the various Florentine characters who played a large role in spurring on this change.
Includes
Services of a guide.
Please note:
Entrance fees to Galileo Museum (EUR 10.00) are not included in the tour price and must be paid for on the spot. As this is a walking tour comfortable shoes are recommended. Our supplier is committed to providing intellectually curious and adventurous travellers with specialist guides and professionals for an in-depth cultural experience.
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