Baroque and Rococo Splendour in a Magnificent Landscape
30 June – 6 July 2008
The Bavarian Alps are famed for their beauty, ranging from the idyllic
to the sublime. They are part of an age-old cultural landscape, on which
many secular rulers and rich monasteries have left their mark. The countryside
is dotted with typical Baroque onion-domed towers, sometimes identifying
powerful abbeys, sometimes simple village churches. With its opulent
ornamentation, the Baroque fits the Bavarian landscape perfectly. Even
in the tiniest hamlets, the style left its mark. Economic prosperity
after the recovery from the 30-Years War and a love of decoration gave
rise to a flood of architectural commissions; Italian artists introduced
the style to the region, and Bavarian builders and stucco artists perfected
it. This new Art Pursuits Study Tour will enable you to enjoy the natural
and artistic highlights of this reassuringly old-fashioned part of the
world.
You can download a tour booking form and booking conditions here,
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Tel and fax 01280 820307 info@artpursuits.com
This Art Pursuits study tour includes:
Scheduled flights with Lufthansa between London Heathrow and Munich
airport – airport taxes
Six nights bed & breakfast in superior rooms in a luxurious
5-star hotel in Murnau, with spa and two swimming pools, and two
restaurants
Three dinners and two light lunches
Airport transfers and excursions by private coach (where applicable)
All entrance fees for visits included in the programme and gratuities
Services
of the lecturer/tour manager, detailed programme and site notes
Maximum
number of participants: 22
The tour will be led by Dr Joachim Strupp, co-founder of Art Pursuits,
who grew up in Franconia.
Not Included:
Three dinners and four lunches
Travel insurance
Price
The price of this tour is £1,490 per person, based on two people
sharing. Double room for sole use supplement £210.
Price without flights £1,380.
