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Italian in Italy

Program Affiliation: University of Rochester - Center for Study Abroad & Interdepartmental Programs

Location: Padova Italy

Students travel independently from the US to Venice where they are met by the UR program director. It is a short train trip from Venice to Padova and several visits are planned. In Padova there are visits to the Gothic basilica of St. Anthony and to the Giotto frescoes, as well as to archeological sites and to the collections of the Padua... read more Students travel independently from the US to Venice where they are met by the UR program director. It is a short train trip from Venice to Padova and several visits are planned. In Padova there are visits to the Gothic basilica of St. Anthony and to the Giotto frescoes, as well as to archeological sites and to the collections of the Paduan fine arts museum. The group travels to Florence to see its medieval and Renaissance treasures. One "shrine" for English-speakers are the houses of Romeo and Juliet in Verona where the group also sees the museum of Castel Vecchio and the Roman arena. Less