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The fascinating city of Florence is the perfect setting for a school trip to Italy. As they retrace the footsteps of some of the most famous Renaissance artists, your students are sure to find plenty of inspiration in the works of Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and many others. In fact, there is no better way for your pupils to get acquainted with some of the world's most famous paintings and sculptures than to experience them firsthand. Florence's numerous art museums and galleries provide the perfect opportunity to do exactly this - and there is no better place to start than the spectacular Uffizi. This world-famous structure was actually never intended to be an art gallery. It was built in the mid-1500s by the Medici family and was intended to be an important meeting space and business centre. In fact, one table crafted in the late 1500s can still be viewed in the museum, which now contains some of the finest Renaissance art treasures on earth. Among them are the Doni Tondo by Michelangelo, Rembrandt's Portrait of an Old Man and The Adoration of the Magi by Leonardo da Vinci, as well as many other masterpieces. The fascinating Pitti Palace is also an important centre of art and cultural heritage in Florence. This magnificent royal structure is home to a total of five main art galleries and eight museums, each with its own theme. These include collections of porcelain, silver, 16th century costumes and modern art, among many others. You may also find that Florence's numerous other galleries are perfect for inspiring and educating bright young minds. Those with an inclination toward science, astronomy, engineering or architecture may be fascinated by the Museo Galileo - formerly known as the Institute and Museum of the History of Science - while students fascinated by sculpture may wish to admire the many works by Michelangelo on display at the Galleria dell'Accademia. Whether you choose to incorporate a stop in Florence as part of a longer educational trip across Italy or opt to spend all your time in the city itself, your students are sure to have an engaging and educational time in Florence's finest museums. School trips to Italy are a great way for your students to get inspired. Tour operators such as STS Travel can help you plan the perfect itinerary fortrips for schools - get in touch to plan your brilliant educational break in Florence today.
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