The Grand Tour: Destination Italy

An elegant exploration of the Grand Tour, revealing how British aristocrats traveled through Italy and returned with artworks that still enrich England’s greatest stately homes.

Travel today is fast, comfortable, and accessible to many. But between the 17th and early 19th centuries, it was a privilege reserved for the elite. Young British aristocrats would embark on a Grand Tour as the final stage of their education. Italy was the highlight of this cultural journey, with visits to Rome, Flor...