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School Trips & Tours to Florence
Birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is famous for being one of the wealthiest and most culturally influential cities in medieval Europe. The capital of the region of Tuscany located in central Italy, Florence is close to other famous villages and towns like Pisa, Lucca and San Gimignano. There's a wealth of cultural visits to enjoy and is a brilliant choice for any Art & Design trip. We offer the following GCSE and A level school trips to Florence.
Uffizi Gallery
The Gallery entirely occupies the first and second floors of the large building constructed between 1560 and 1580 and designed by Giorgio Vasari. It is famous worldwide for its outstanding collections of ancient sculptures and paintings (from the Middle Ages to the Modern period). The collections of paintings from the 14th-century and Renaissance period include some absolute masterpieces: Giotto, Simone Martini, Piero della Francesca, Beato Angelico, Filippo Lippi, Botticelli, Mantegna, Correggio, Leonardo, Raffaello, Michelangelo and Caravaggio, in addition to many precious works by European painters (mainly German, Dutch and Flemish).
Moreover, the Gallery boasts an invaluable collection of ancient statues and busts from the Medici family, which adorns the corridors and consists of ancient Roman copies of lost Greek sculptures.
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Arguably Italy's most famous tourist attraction, located less than 100km from Florence in the huge Piazza del Duomo in Pisa. The iconic tower itself is only one of three buildings that make up the Cathedral Square, with the cathedral itself and the Baptistry.
WST Support in Florence
To ensure a smooth start to your trip, you’ll be met on arrival our local representative who will travel with you from the airport to your hotel, assist with check in and help with any questions.
Our local guides will also accompany you on any of the visits, if required, which can really enhance your experience at key sites.
