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Looking back at the history of Florence reveals layers of politics, art and ultimately the start of the Renaissance. From this beginning sprang galleries, churches, sculptures, paintings and architecture, all their own part of the cities story. Florence may be one of the smaller Italian cities but it has huge potential for exploration, it’s compact layout makes every location easily accessible.
Art from the Renaissance period will ignite the imagination of Art and Design students, sparking ideas and inspiration for future projects. There is no better place to practise your language skills than in a bustling Italian city, order authentic Italian cuisine and speak to locals to take classroom learning into real life scenarios. The sightseeing potential doesn’t stop at art and architecture, Florence is the home of supercar brands such as Ferrari, Lamborghini and Ducati, an exciting side of the city to enthral all.
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Design & Technology trips to Florence
Where supercar engineering meets Italian craftsmanship. Discover Florence through the lens of design and technology, with insider access to iconic factories, world‑class engineering and the art, culture and innovation that shaped Italy’s creative legacy.
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“My top pick of things to see and do”
Florence is packed with things to do and see, but here are a few standout experiences I recommend…
Pagani Factory Tours
Take a guided tour through the production facility of this supercar producer.
Ponte Vecchio
The most famous bridge in Florence and also the oldest, this structure with three stone arches replaced a wooden bridge which had crossed the Arno River at this spot since Roman times.
Bargello National Museum
The National Museum has its setting in one of the oldest buildings in Florence and one of the most beautiful in Italy.
Day Trip to Lucca & Pisa
Pisa is best known for its leaning tower and is a real must see for any trip to Tuscany, but the city also has Romanesque buildings, Gothic churches, Renaissance piazzas and a lively street life making it the ideal stop.
Ducati Museum & Factory
Located at the Ducati factory headquarters in Bologna, the 1,000 square metre Ducati Museum highlights 50 years of racetrack heritage.
Galleria Ferrari Museum
Situated only a short distance from the Ferrari plant and the Fiorano circuit, the Galleria, though it remains the property of the Comune of Maranello, has been run directly by Ferrari since 1995.
Lamborghini Museum
Opened in 2001, the Lamborghini Museum reviews all the important milestones reached by the House of the Raging Bull including all the exclusive supercars that have turned it into a legendary brand.
Pagani Factory Tours
Take a guided tour through the production facility of this supercar producer.
Ponte Vecchio
The most famous bridge in Florence and also the oldest, this structure with three stone arches replaced a wooden bridge which had crossed the Arno River at this spot since Roman times. The upper side of the bridge, known as the Vasariano corridor, was designed by Vasari to link the Palazzo Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery to the Pitti Palace; today it is an art gallery. The bridge is inhabited. Originally the sides held food shops but by the end of the 15th century the shops were assigned to goldsmiths and silversmiths. An opening midway across the bridge offers views of the river and shore.
Bargello National Museum
The National Museum has its setting in one of the oldest buildings in Florence and one of the most beautiful in Italy. Initially the headquarters of the Capitano del Popolo and later of the Podestà, in the sixteenth century it became the residence of the Bargello or head of police spies from which it took its name. The building is the setting mainly for works of sculpture and many examples of the decorative arts.
Day Trip to Lucca & Pisa
Pisa is best known for its leaning tower and is a real must see for any trip to Tuscany, but the city also has Romanesque buildings, Gothic churches, Renaissance piazzas and a lively street life making it the ideal stop. Nearby Lucca with its famous walls shields one of Italy’s finest mediaeval treasures, an unspoilt site sprinkled with palazzi, towers and countless splendid churches. The surrounding hills produce some excellent wines and arguably, the finest olive oil in the entire world.
Ducati Museum & Factory
Located at the Ducati factory headquarters in Bologna, the 1,000 square metre Ducati Museum highlights 50 years of racetrack heritage. The Ducati Museum opened on June 12, 1998, during the first annual WDW (World Ducati Week), and was officially inaugurated on October 16th later that year. The Museum has preserved over half a century of Ducati racing history and also the history of the company (before it produced motorcycles) founded by the Ducati brothers in 1926.
Galleria Ferrari Museum
Situated only a short distance from the Ferrari plant and the Fiorano circuit, the Galleria, though it remains the property of the Comune of Maranello, has been run directly by Ferrari since 1995. Today, more than ever, it has become the place where Ferrari’s past, present and future are preserved, giving the visitor a fascinating insight into the history of the Prancing Horse.
Lamborghini Museum
Opened in 2001, the Lamborghini Museum reviews all the important milestones reached by the House of the Raging Bull including all the exclusive supercars that have turned it into a legendary brand. It is also possible to tour the factory to see the production process of these supercars.
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