Intersession Preservation Tour: Siena, Florence and Rome
San Gemini Preservation Studies 2025
Intersession: June 29 - July 9 (10 days)
Locations: Siena, Florence, and Rome
Course Number SG 205
Lead Instructor Dr. Cornelia Danielson
Program Information
An intensive ten-day trip visiting Florence, Siena and Rome, the field trip includes guided visits to places of cultural interest, reviews of the urban structure and historical development of each town, and specialized visits to places of interest to restorers, such as research laboratories and active sites of restoration. Students will also have time do visits on their own. The unique aspect of this trip is the access to conservation centers and restoration sites that would be difficult or impossible to visit independently.
The trip is a concentrated schedule of visits and tours that can include a lot of walking and standing in very hot conditions. Some may find it strenuous, but all will find it rewarding. Transportation is for the most part on public transport, including buses and trains, in order to keep costs down. If there is any uncertainty about your health condition, participants should do their research to guarantee their well-being and to help prevent any misunderstandings that can hinder their tour experience. If there is still some doubt, please contact us to discuss further.
This trip is optional and not part of regular programs. It is open to students participating in Sessions I and II and students must enroll and pay for this program separately.