Your maths school trip to Florence will allow your students to learn more about the important role maths played in the Renaissance, as well as open their eyes to the importance of maths in the wider world!
The birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence bore witness to some incredible developments in maths, science and engineering from 14th – 17th century. During the Renaissance, people began to combine science and maths in ways that had not been attempted before, leading to incredible mathematical discoveries.
Maths was used by Brunelleschi to construct the giant dome of Florence’s cathedral, while trigonometry developed into a major branch of mathematics, which can now be used to explain the angle of inclination of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The Renaissance also saw the invention of some truly beautiful mathematical instruments, many of which are now on display in the Museo Galileo.
Suggested Itinerary (4 days, 3 nights)
| Day | Morning Summary | Afternoon Summary | Evening Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Flight from the UK, transfer to accommodation on arrival |
Free time for evening meal |
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| 2 |
Visit to the Garden of Archimedes - A Museum for Mathematics |
Visit to Museo Galileo (Institute and Museum of the History of Science) followed by a walk to the area around the famous Ponte Vecchio |
Free time for evening meal |
| 3 |
Visit the Piazza del Duomo and Florence Cathedral |
Visit to Museo di Leonardo da Vinci |
Free time for evening meal |
| 4 |
Morning excursion to Pisa including visit to the Leaning Tower Flight back to the UK |
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- 3 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation
- Airport transfers in resort
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Detailed information pack
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Itinerary planning service
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- Return air travel inclusive of taxes
- VAT
Curriculum Links
All Levels
- Supports learning in STEM
- Application of mathematical thinking
- Maths-based careers
- Using maths to solve problems
- The Golden Ratio and Fibonacci
- The history of number systems
- Maths in action - art and architecture
