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ESU 2024 Patron Trip: A Private View of Italy

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A Private View of Italy – Our Italian Partner and Host

Founded by art historian Count Stefano Aluffi-Pentini in 1996, A Private View of Italy encourages guests to appreciate the life of historic palaces and villas, and allows them to discover the inaccessible treasures that are hidden behind closed doors. Through the centuries the Italian aristocracy has preserved their residences, which were designed by architects such as Raphael, Palladio, and Bernini.

Thanks to Count Stefano Aluffi-Pentini's trusted interactions and long-time friendships with the families owning these residences, our group will be welcomed in extraordinary places, often by the homeowners themselves.

A Private View of Italy has hosted groups from many illustrious institutions including:

  • The Art Institute of Chicago
  • The Collectors Circle of the Winterthur Museum
  • The Frick Collection
  • Morgan Library
  • New York Philharmonic
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Philadelphia Museum
  • Whitney Museum
  • World Monuments Fund

About the ESU National Patron Tours

The ESU National Patron Tours enhance our Patrons' engagement with the ESU community through bespoke experiences of cultural enrichment, educational exploration, and unforgettable adventures.

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