Celebrating 500 Years of Palladio
September 24 – October 3, 2008
You are cordially invited to travel with noted landscape designer and garden author Patrick Bowe, who has led past National Trust travel programs to rave reviews.
From the White House to Jefferson’s Monticello, and throughout the world, Palladio’s influence is reflected in much of the architecture we see every day. Looking back at ancient Rome, and adding a large dose of his own genius, Palladio reinvented architecture in the late 16th century, and his influence has remained strong for centuries. As we celebrate the 500th anniversary of his birth, the time has come to look more closely at Palladio’s extraordinary achievements.
Study Leader Information
Landscape designer and garden author Patrick Bowe aarchitectural and historian James Ackerman, Arthur Kingsley Professor of Fine Arts Emeritus at Harvard University
Tour Itinerary
September 24
Depart U.S.A./Arrive London
September 25
Three nights in London at The Capital Hotel, gather this evening for a welcome dinner.
September 26
The Queen’s House in Greenwich at the National Maritime Museum; Westminster School Dormitory
September 27
Chiswick House; Thames-side Marble Hill House in Twickenham
September 28
Board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express; Cross the English Channel; Overnight journey through France and into Switzerland; Dinner on board
September 29
Swiss Alps; Travel through the Italian Dolomites and Brenner Pass; Disembark in Verona; Hotel Michelangelo; dinner at the hotel
September 30
Vicenza; Palazzo Barbaran da Porto;Teatro Olimpico; Church of Santa Corona
October 1
Villa Maser; Villa Emo in Fanzolo;lunch in Castelfranco; Piombino Dese for a special visit at Villa Cornaro
October 2
Private visit to La Rotonda; Villa Godi Malinverni; lunch and a specially arranged tour with Count Malinverni; Farewell dinner
October 3
Return to U.S.A.
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