----Dear AEGEE ppl,
Find Europe is still invading your mailboxes. And this is just an appetizer of what you'll wait from one of the coolest projects! So, do not wait further and apply for one of the firsts event of the news season of Find Europe!!

Find Europe and AEGEE-Pavia present...
In the reign of Longobards:
Pavia - its history and art

from 08/09/2005 to 12/09/2005

Deadline application: 10/08/2005

Participants: 20 Fee: 45 euro
For further info: Email: [log in to unmask] - Phone: +39.329.909.0166 (Anna)

Founded on the left bank of the Ticino river more than two thousand years ago, Pavia still preserves a rich historical and artistic heritage. After Roman domination it was chosen as the capital of several reigns. First of all, in the 6th century, the Longobards, a people which came from the East and gave the name to the whole Italian Northern region (Lombardy), settled in Pavia and developed their civilisation. In the Middle Ages its strategic position was recognised by the German Emperors who kept it as the capital of the Regnum Italicum. Many Romanesque buildings and churches still remind that glorious period.
But what is more important is the outstanding cultural role of Pavia University, one of the most ancient in Europe. Since its official foundation in 1361, it has always been a centre of excellence both in humanistic and scientific fields.
It has hosted important academics, artists, scientists, real protagonists of the cultural scene such as Leonardo da Vinci, Volta and Einstein. At this regard, an exposition dedicated to Einstein’s contribution to modern culture will be held in Pavia in September.

Program

For 5 days you will live a cultural experience: you will discover a piece of history and science, you will eat the specialities of the region and you will see the most important places of the reign of Longobards. We will show you the old capital of Lombardy- Pavia and the present one- Milan.We will take you on a bike trip to Certosa- the beautiful monastery founded in 1396 by G.Galeazzo Visconti. Visiting during the day ...and fun in the night!!! Pavia, being an University town, offers many opportunities to have fun. We will take you for the parties every night and of course we will organize for you in AEGEE spirit unforgettable European Night.
During your stay in Pavia you will have the opportunity to participate in “Festa del Ticino”, an  event to celebrate the river and its fundamental role in the history. It will be a good occasion to discover some traditional aspects of the town and live the spirit of the place during participation in concerts, cultural and sport manifestations and theater performances.

 

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