L9 Reading: The Grand Tour

What was the Grand Tour primarily considered as during the Georgian/Victorian era?

• A religious pilgrimage

• A scientific expedition

• A military training program

• A rite of passage for aristocratic young men

Which artist became famous for creating cityscapes for Grand Tour tourists?

• Giovanni Antonio Canal (Canaletto)

• Thomas Patch

• Nathaniel Dance-Holland

• Owen Swiny

What was one of the main destinations for Grand Tour tourists in Italy?

• Florence

• Berlin

• Madrid

• Vienna

What significant event led to the decline of the Grand Tour in the late 18th century?

• The American Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The French Revolution

What innovation in the 19th century made travel more accessible to a larger group of people?

• Steam-powered travel

• Horse-drawn carriages

• Electric trains

• Airplanes