The science of the Renaissance

Encounter the great scientific minds and discoveries of the Renaissance

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Encounter the great scientific minds and discoveries of the Renaissance

In the Czech Republic, explorePrague's medieval marvels and walk the streets as Johannes Kepler and Tycho Brahe did. InItaly, learn fascinating stories about polymaths like Leonardo da Vinci and Galileo Galilei whilst exploring the beautiful cities of Florence, Pisa and Bologna.

New Scientist Discovery Tours | Renaissance astronomy in Kepler's Prague

Renaissance astronomy in Kepler's Prague, Czech Republic

15 September 2024 - 6 days

Learn more about Johannes Kepler, one of the world’s most influential astronomers, whose work on optics and the laws of planetary motion should be considered alongside the groundbreaking research of Galileo Galilei and Isaac Newton.
Visit Prague Castle, the Clementinum astronomical tower and the world’s oldest astronomical clock, and enjoy stargazing at Stefanik’s Observatory.\xa0\xa0
Explore the historically fascinating towns of Nelahozeves and Kutna Hora.

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The science of the Renaissance, Italy

4 November 2024 - 6 days

Learn fascinating stories about polymaths like Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo Galilei and a wealth of other Renaissance scientists and artists.
Factoring in astronomical, anatomical, architectural, medical and mathematical perspectives, look at the wondrous collections and buildings that demonstrate the burgeoning knowledge of the period.
Visit the European Gravitational Observatory to see the Virgo interferometer, which is designed to detect gravitational waves and is the only one of its kind in Europe.

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