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1 A.s. 2010-2011 Davide Boselli 4° D The Grand Tour & Gap year

2 Grand Tour Grand Tour …What it was ? It was the traditional travel of Europe undertaken by mainly rich European young men. ….When and Where this tradition was born ? It was born around 1660 and it will survive until the advent of rail transit in the 1840. And it takes place mainly in England.

3 …Why noble men undertake this voyage ? Because it served as an educational rite of passage. B Because it was a pleasure trip to visit the ruins of ancient civilizations, to buy works art, or to study the architecture.

4 Travel itinerary The most visited cities were italian because rich of archaeological finds and history Venice Naples Rome Florence Verona Milan And other European Capital Paris Berlin Madrid Athens

5 Gap Year Is a year during which students take time off and do something other than schooling, such as travel or work, before starting University.Is a year during which students take time off and do something other than schooling, such as travel or work, before starting University. Developed in the United Kingdom in the 1960s.Developed in the United Kingdom in the 1960s. In Italy called “Anno Sabbatico” …NOWADAYS ?

6 It is very popular among students in the: United KindomUnited Kindom United StatesUnited States CanadaCanada AustraliaAustralia New Zealand

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