Cultural/Cross-Curricular Trip to Northern Italy

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An opportunity for students to absorb the culture and beauty of this stunning and historical area. From the winding alleyways of medieval Bergamo to the romance of Venice’s canals, this will be an unforgettable trip full of impressive architecture, dazzling churches & artworks and a glimpse of the Italy of Shakespearean times. Tailor-make this tour to suit your needs & curriculum requirements.

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Bergamo

Bergamo, in northern Italy's Lombardy region, is a charming city divided between the medieval hilltop Città Alta and the…

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Padua

Padua, one of Italy's oldest cities, is celebrated for its historic university, stunning frescoes, and vibrant squares filled with…

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Basilica of St Anthony of Padua

This immense domed basilica exhibits many architectural styles, originating from the early 13 th century. The stunning interior is…

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Cappella Degli Scrovegni

The Scrovegni Chapel's frescoes dating back to the fourteenth century cover the entire internal walls and are regarded as…

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Prato della Valle

A focal meeting point throughout the centuries, this city square is a great place to relax and admire the…

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Orto Botanico

Another UNESCO world heritage site, the garden was planted in 1545 by members of the university to study the…

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Venice

Venice is a unique Italian city built on canals, renowned for its gondolas, historic architecture, and rich cultural heritage.

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St Mark’s square

Considered one of the most beautiful squares in the world, St Mark's is a fascinating example of rich Venetian…

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Basilica Di San Marco

Be bowled over by this awe-inspiring cathedral with its incredibly lavish interior and exterior decoration of over 8,000 square…

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Rialto Market

The Rialto Market in Venice is a bustling, centuries-old marketplace where locals and visitors browse vibrant stalls of fresh…

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Murano & Burano islands

Travel by boat to the island of Murano and see the collection of beautiful Venetian glass at the Glass…

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Verona

Verona, a UNESCO World Heritage city, is famed for its Roman amphitheatre, medieval charm, and its romantic links to…

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Arena Di Verona

An impressive & remarkably well- preserved Roman amphitheatre originally built to host gladiatorial games & public spectacles and once…

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Casa Di Giuletta (Juliet’s balcony)

Visit the famed balcony from Shakespeare's "Romeo & Juliet".

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Piazza delle Erbe

The city's oldest market square, once the central hub of Roman Verona. The Torre dei Lamberti – Verona's tallest…

Art & Design

Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore

A fine example of Romanesque architecture, this stunning church was constructed to honour the city's patron saint, Saint Zeno.

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Sirmione – Lake Garda

Sirmione, perched on a narrow peninsula jutting into Lake Garda, is a picturesque Italian town famed for its thermal…

Cultural/Cross-Curricular Trip to Northern Italy

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