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FIELD TRIPS

Field trips through Tuscany and elsewhere in Italy are enriching and unique. They are a part of the learning abroad experience.

 

At AD’A we have optional field trips that give students the opportunity to know other cities; to appreciate their history, landscapes and culture.

GALLERIA UFFIZI

 One of the most important Italian museums, and the most visited, holds a collection of priceless works from the period of the Italian Renaissance.

                                                                                              

GALLERIA DELL’ACCADEMIA

It is best known as the home of Michelangelo‘s sculpture David. It also has other sculptures  mostly from the period 1300-1600, the Trecento to the Late Renaissance.

                                                                                              

PALAZZO PITTI

 This palace, owned by the Medici Family is a great treasure house as later generations amassed paintings, plates, jewelry and luxurious possessions.                                      

 

AREZZO

Many famous artists and architects have passed and left a mark. Arezzo is an  important city that has a Roman ampitheater , Etruscan origins and Medici fortress.                                                  

CHIANTI

Visiting this wine region is a fantastic excursion in itself, add wine testing and you have an ideal trip. You can have a great view of the vineyards and magnificent panoramas on the hills.          

SIENA

It’s a place extremely rich in history and art and also to the famous Palio di Siena. You can appreciate the atmosphere of this medieval town getting into the heart of the city to the beautiful Piazza del Campo.

BOLOGNA

Is famous for having the oldest univerisity in the western world, its architecture it’s noted for its colors, terracotta reds, burnts oranges and warm yellows. Explore the city by foot, go to Piazza di porta Ravegnana and climb the Torre Asinelli.                                               

PISA

The leaning tower has made Pisa famous all over the world , you can climb up the tower and enjoy the beautiful view of the city. You can also admire it’s beautiful gothic churches and Renaissance piazzas.                                                                             

LUCCA

You can appreciate the trace of the Roman amphitheater and archeological remains.You can walk around the walls and then go visit the San Frediano’s church.                                                                                                                                                         

VENEZIA

Walk through the ancient streets of the city, visit the great Piazza San Marco and go on a boat trip on the Gran Canale where you can see the famous gondolas, the public transit water buses and private water taxis

                                   

ASSISI

Is known for the magnificent medieval architecture, you have to visit the spectacular Basilic of San Francesco and the medieval fortress where you can admire the city view.

                                                                                              

OTHERS

Italy is a marvelous country full of rich history and artistic treasures! A short train ride and you can see many incredible cities.