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the Ponte Vecchio overlooking the Arno River in Italy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Amongst the crowds of tourists craning their necks at Michelangelo’s famous ceiling and the pile of young artists sketching Hercules and Cacus, lies a passageway filled with centuries worth of priceless art. The <\/span>Vasari Corridor<\/span><\/a> is a kilometer long passageway that connects the Uffizi Gallery to the Pitti Palace. A\u00a0walk through the corridor has been compared to stepping into another dimension. The calm, quiet atmosphere is unlike any other portion of the gallery and visitors become easily lost in the world of each piece of art as they <\/span>journey<\/span><\/a> from one to another.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1556, a Passageway is Built<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Grand Duke at the time could have been <\/span>easily identified<\/span><\/a> as an agoraphobe, as the corridor was created so that he never had to leave his property. With the new addition, he could move freely between his residence and the government palace. The foul smell of the meat markets located underneath the Corridor did not please the Duke, however, and they were quickly replaced with jewelry shops. <\/span><\/p>\n

For at least 200 years, the corridor was used only as a passageway back and forth between the two residences. When the Lorraine family took over Tuscany, the Uffizi Gallery became private property. <\/span><\/p>\n

The View that Saved the Ponte Vecchio <\/span><\/h2>\n

In 1939, Benito Mussolini ordered the Corridor\u2019s small windows be enlarged so that he could admire the great panorama over the Arno to Ponte Santa Trinita. When Adolf Hitler visited Florence, he was so impressed by the beautiful view that he ordered the Ponte Vecchio bridge be saved from German bombing during the second World War. Unfortunately, all other bridges were destroyed.<\/span><\/p>\n

And What a View it is!<\/span><\/h2>\n

Perhaps one of the most impressive aspects of the Vasari Corridor is the elevated and privileged position of the building. This allows sightseers to view some of the most lovely scenes of Florence\u2019s city center. Much how the Grand Duke wanted to walk freely through his home, visitors can view the spectacular city away from the bustle of tourists. <\/span><\/p>\n

Experience Italy with AESU<\/b><\/h1>\n

AESU <\/b>offers unique, thrilling travel programs for college students and young professionals at affordable rates. Each trip is action-packed and informal\u2014designed just for people your own age. We are also able to design custom tours just for your group.<\/span><\/p>\n

AESU offers several trips to <\/span>Italy<\/b>, including: <\/span>Cosmopolitan<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Explorer<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Euro Focus<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Great Escape<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Viva Italia<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>Euro Spree<\/span><\/a>. Explore Italy and its interesting culture, plus experience some of the greatest food and wine in Europe!<\/span><\/p>\n

Book Now!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

If you have any questions or want help booking your <\/span>Italy <\/b>adventure, please contact <\/span>AESU <\/b>by calling <\/span>800-638-7640<\/b>, or fill out the <\/span>contact form<\/span><\/a> found on our website.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Amongst the crowds of tourists craning their necks at Michelangelo’s famous ceiling and the pile of young artists sketching Hercules and Cacus, lies a passageway filled with centuries worth of priceless art. The Vasari Corridor is a kilometer long passageway that connects the Uffizi Gallery to the Pitti Palace. 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