Renaissance Florence

Renaissance Florence Overview

Join Sarah Burles in tracing the legacy and wonders of the Renaissance in Florence, the birthplace of the famous art movement.

The city of Florence is rightly considered the birthplace of the Renaissance, and this tour will focus on the transformation that took place there in art and architecture during the 15th century. To tell this story, we will, of course, visit Florence’s most famous museums, galleries and churches, but also some of the city’s less well-known treasures. This tour will be led by Sarah Burles, MA, an art historian who studied at the University of Cambridge before going on to work in a number of museums and galleries, including the Accademia Italiana in London and the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge. Sarah’s studies focused on the Renaissance period, and she lived in Florence for a time. She is an experienced tour leader and lecturer, accredited with the Arts Society.