If you have an interest in Western art and culture, this program is an opportunity you do not want to miss. Our instructor, Mario Carniani, literally wrote the book on the Brancacci Chapel and visiting this site with his guidance was worth the trip in itself. Dr. Carniani's deep understanding of the history and art of this well-preserved Renaissance city adds context and perspective to everything you see there. The program we experienced included many sites that were not part of the written program. We stopped at Santa Maria Novella to see Giotto's crucifix, Masaccio's Trinity and other important works. We saw Ghirlandaio's last supper at Ognissanti and visited some of the most important Renaissance works in the Uffizi. Our outstanding group leader, Cristina Viti, made arrangements for us to see the marvelous Springtime of the Renaissance exhibit at the Strozzi palace which has been very favorably reviewed. If you've visited Florence, but never been to Bargello, the Brancacci Chapel, the Vasari Corridor and the other sites explored in this program, you've barely scratched the surface. If you have a special interest in the art, history or culture of the Italian Renaissance, you may want to add a few days to your stay at the end of the program. There's nothing that can bring you closer to this important era than walking the ancient streets of this beautiful city. This program gives you a street-level familiarity with the Florence and prepares you well to appreciate what you see.

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