University of Washington
History Program in Rome
Winter 2009
Week Five: February 2 - 8
History Program in Rome
Winter 2009
Week Five: February 2 - 8
Mon. 2:
10:30 AH Meet in the conference room for an introduction to Renaissance Florence and the Medici.
2:00-4:00 History
**Discussion Topics: Medici Florence: from Cosimo to Lorenzo, Sixtus IV
Tues. 3: Florence!
We will meet in front of McDonalds on the main floor of Termini Station at 8:10. sharp! Pack for four days and don’t forget your passport!
8:30 a.m. leave Rome on Eurostar train to Florence
10:00 a.m. arrive, head to hotel, check in, drop bags
10:45 a.m. Coffee break; Setting the stage: History of Florence, Medici Intro.; Orsanmichelle, and guilds; Baptistery (doors and interior); Duomo (Brunelleschi)
12:30 p.m. Break for lunch
2:30 p.m. Reconvene on the steps of S. Lorenzo
Lorenzo de Medici's auspicious beginnings; Santa Croce (Giotto's work in the Bardi and Peruzzi chapels; Pazzi Chapel; cloister)
Afternoon: Quest time!
8:00 p.m. Reconvene in hotel lobby
Group dinner at Trattoria ZaZa
AH Reading: Florence packet: Day 1
AH Handout: ‘The Quest” assignment
Wed. 4:
9:00 a.m. Meet in hotel lobby for group departure to Palazzo Davanzati. Enjoy your complimentary breakfast prior!
Palazzo Davanzati (10:00 special visit to 2nd floor)
10:30 a.m. Piazza della Signoria (government)
11:00 a.m. Museo Bargello
12:30 p.m. lunch break
2:45p.m. Meet in front of the Uffizi for our 3:00 appt.
Afternoon: Quest time!
AH Reading: Florence packet: Day 2
Thurs. 5:
9:45 a.m. Meet in hotel lobby for group departure to Palazzo Medici Riccardi (Cappella dei Magi, 10:00 appt.)
10:45 a.m. Accademia (11:00 meeting with David)
2:30 p.m. Reconvene on the steps of S. Lorenzo
Lorenzo de Medici's auspicious beginnings; Santa Croce (Giotto's work in the Bardi and Peruzzi chapels; Pazzi Chapel; cloister)
Afternoon: Quest time!
8:00 p.m. Reconvene in hotel lobby
Group dinner at Trattoria ZaZa
AH Reading: Florence packet: Day 1
AH Handout: ‘The Quest” assignment
Wed. 4:
9:00 a.m. Meet in hotel lobby for group departure to Palazzo Davanzati. Enjoy your complimentary breakfast prior!
Palazzo Davanzati (10:00 special visit to 2nd floor)
10:30 a.m. Piazza della Signoria (government)
11:00 a.m. Museo Bargello
12:30 p.m. lunch break
2:45p.m. Meet in front of the Uffizi for our 3:00 appt.
Afternoon: Quest time!
AH Reading: Florence packet: Day 2
Thurs. 5:
9:45 a.m. Meet in hotel lobby for group departure to Palazzo Medici Riccardi (Cappella dei Magi, 10:00 appt.)
10:45 a.m. Accademia (11:00 meeting with David)
12:00 p.m. Lunch break
2:00 p.m. San Marco
Afternoon: Quest time!
AH Reading: Florence packet: Day 3
Fri. 6:
Check out of hotel, store baggage for afternoon departure.
9:30 a.m. Group 1: Palazzo Vecchio Secret Passageways tour!
Group 2: Mercato Centrale tour: olive oil and balsamic tasting at Stefano Conti's shop
11:00 a.m. Group 2: Palazzo Vecchio Secret Passageways tour!
Group 1: Mercato Centrale tour: olive oil and balsamic tasting at Stefano Conti's shop
12:30 p.m. Lunch break
3:30 p.m. OPTIONAL: Return to Rome on Eurostar
AH Reading: Florence packet: Day 4
**TURN IN YOUR QUEST ASSIGNMENTS BEFORE DEPARTURE.
**SAVE YOUR TRAVEL RECEIPTS FOR REIMBURSEMENT
(2nd class on Eurostar from Florence to Rome, or lesser priced tickets only.)
Afternoon: Quest time!
AH Reading: Florence packet: Day 3
Fri. 6:
Check out of hotel, store baggage for afternoon departure.
9:30 a.m. Group 1: Palazzo Vecchio Secret Passageways tour!
Group 2: Mercato Centrale tour: olive oil and balsamic tasting at Stefano Conti's shop
11:00 a.m. Group 2: Palazzo Vecchio Secret Passageways tour!
Group 1: Mercato Centrale tour: olive oil and balsamic tasting at Stefano Conti's shop
12:30 p.m. Lunch break
3:30 p.m. OPTIONAL: Return to Rome on Eurostar
AH Reading: Florence packet: Day 4
**TURN IN YOUR QUEST ASSIGNMENTS BEFORE DEPARTURE.
**SAVE YOUR TRAVEL RECEIPTS FOR REIMBURSEMENT
(2nd class on Eurostar from Florence to Rome, or lesser priced tickets only.)
