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Sabines. Next, stroll with your guide through the medieval, cobblestone streets to admire Piazza
Signoria and its open-air collection of original statues. During this time, you will gain an
appreciation for the city’s rich history with attention to its medieval and Renaissance past. You
can pass by the imposing Duomo and also visit Piazza Repubblica and the Ponte Vecchio, while
admiring some of the great palazzi of Florence along the way.

We also suggest a stop at the impressive Medici Chapel, part of the Church of San Lorenzo
which was the official church of the Medici family from their period as private residents in their
palace located nearby on what is now Via Cavour. The chapel later became the mausoleum of
key figures of the family. The project for a family tomb was conceived
in 1520 when Michelangelo began work on the new sacristy at the direction of Cardinal Giulio
de' Medici, future Pope Clement VII, who wished to erect a mausoleum for certain members of
his family including Lorenzo the Magnificent and his brothers Lorenzo, Duke of Urbino (1492-
1519) and Giuliano, Duke of Nemours (1479-1516). The chapels are divided into three distinct
parts: the crypt, the Cappella dei Principi (Chapel of the Princes) and the New Sacristy which
features stunning works by Michelangelo. Admission to L’Accademia and the Medici Chapel
are included in your program. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure.

Proposed Accommodations: Portrait Firenze

Day 4: Artisan’s Tour of Florence. This morning, meet Angela, our lead Florence guide, for a
walking tour of Florence during which you
will discover the Renaissance city’s
timeless artistic traditions. Walk through
centuries past, watching skilled artisans
produce unique handmade works based on
century-old traditions. The Florentine
tradition of producing artisanal goods has
been ongoing for centuries and today
remains one of the cornerstones of
Florence's visual and social history, as it
did in the times of the guilds during which
apprentices learned from their maestri.
Florentine leatherworkers, silversmiths, shoe manufacturers and hat makers have produced
handmade goods for countless generations of kings and queens, princes and noblewomen and
continue to this day. A walk through some of Florence's artisan quarters is an inspiring way to
experience how the Renaissance backbone of the city's culture has influenced today's artists and
artisans. You will witness certain artisans working in the most traditional of ways, while others
have adapted their crafts to suit contemporary ways.

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