Birthplace of the Renaissance; during the 16th and 17th centuries, this beautiful city inspired new knowledge and mathematical ideas.
Explore the the glories of Florence: Brunelleschi’s dome, the Basilica di Santa Croce and Giotto’s Campanile to observe the importance of mathematical concepts in art and architectural splendour. Students will have fun unraveling the origins of Arabic numbering, Pythagorus’ theorum or investigating Gallileo’s mechanics at Il Giardino di Archimede maths museum.
Take a trip through Tuscan countryside to Pisa home of the most famous mathematician of the middle ages with his golden numbering system. Fibonacci’s North African education helped him bring the Hindu-Arabic numbering system to Europe; his statue can be seen on a stroll around the stunning Piazza dei Miracoli. Observe the medieval proportions of this beautiful square, estimate the angle of the Leaning Tower and discover how engineers have found a solution to its enduring problem.
Stop in the Tuscan hills at the Museo di Leonardo in the small attractive walled town of Vinci. Examine in detail the amazing models of the artist’s inventions and allow students to work out for themselves what a genius the man was.
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5 Days to Florence by Air
Day 1:
Travel to Florence by air, transfer to your accommodation and explore the area.
Day 2:
Take a walking tour of the city including the Piazza Della Signora, and the the Ponte Vecchio. Visit the Giardino di Archimede maths museum. Spend the evening in the vibrant Santa Croce district.
Day 3:
Head for the Tuscan hills to visit the Museo di Leonardo at Vinci. Spend the afternoon at Pisa.
Day 4:
Visit the Duomo in the morning, then spend the afternoon exploring one of the art galleries.
Day 5:
Free time for shopping before your return flight to the UK.
