Flagship Program II ~ A Deeper Exploration
May 31 - June 12, 2026
While maintaining a few classic elements of the original Flagship itinerary, the 2026 Anatomia Italiana Flagship Program II offers a deeper exploration into the Connection Between Art and Anatomy along the journey from Rome to Venice.
The itinerary includes never before offered experiences designed to foster a deeper appreciation for the intersection of art, science and culture in Italy, making this opportunity ideal for both first-time Anatomia Italiana voyagers, as well as Flagship alums!
Join us for an expertly curated, small-group journey - a culturally rich experience created for the intellectually curious traveler, and anyone eager to discover Italy through a fresh lens.
Connect Art and Anatomy in Italy in 2026!
Connect Art and Anatomy by examining the amazing sculptures of the La Specola Anatomical Wax Museum, available for the first time in almost a decade due to renovations!
Journey to the archeological site of Ostia Antica, the ancient port city of Rome, with an amphitheater, frescos, and mosaics that rival the ruins of Pompeii!
Explore The Museum of the Mummies in Ferentillo, Umbria and the 500 year-old uncorrupt remains of Saint Catherine of Bologna to consider the human body in religious expression.
Embrace the solemnity of the Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua, with the relics of Saint Anthony and the tombs of Falloppio, Wirsung and other prominent anatomists.
At the University of Padua, stroll the halls of Vesalius at the Palazzo del Bo and stand before Galileo's Podium in the very room he lectured to his students between 1592 and 1610.
Gaze upward inside the 1595 Anatomy Theatre of Padua where Falloppio and Harvey discovered secrets of the body, as well as the architecturally stunning 1637 Bologna Anatomical Theatre!
Examine the University of Bologna Anatomical Collection, one of the oldest in the world, with wax sculptures and natural specimens of normal and pathological anatomy.
Enjoy countryside wine tasting, an evening in an Umbrian village, the Renaissance masterpieces of Florence, and of course the fountains of Rome, the canals of Venice, and the world's greatest cuisine!
There is also plenty of free time for rest, relaxation, and personal exploration!
Be sure to contact us soon to reserve your spot as Anatomia Italiana programs fill quickly as they are limited to only 20 participants.
A Virtual Tour of Flagship Program II ~ A Deeper Exploration
Dr. Petti in the 1595 Ancient Anatomy Theatre,
University of Padua
The Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge, Venice
La Specola Anatomical Wax Collection,
University of Florence
The Duomo of Florence
Dr. Petti at the 19th century Luigi Calori anthropological collection of over 2,000 human skulls, University of Bologna
Pizza!
The Spanish Steps, Rome
The 1637 Anatomy Theatre, University of Bologna
Ponte Vecchio, Florence
Galileo's Podium
Used Between 1592-1610
University of Padua
The 2,000 year old amphitheater at Ostia Antica
Lampredotto! Florentine Street Food!
Detail of Bernini's Abduction of Proserpina, Rome
The 1463 Relic of Saint Catherine of Bologna
A mosaic of Ostia Antica
Vino!
Firenze!
Tomb of Gabrielle Falloppio (1562),
Basilica of Saint Anthony, Padua
Seafood Risotto!
A mosaic of Ostia Antica
Piazza dei Signori, Padua
The Countryside!
Mandible Reliquary of Saint Anthony,
Basilica of Saint Anthony, Padua
Fashion!
Piazza Navona, Rome!
Gelato!
The Basilica of Saint Anthony, Padua
Ruin of Ostia Antica