Alcázar of Segovia We have a guided tour through the Alcázar of Segovia, where Queen Isabella was crowned in 1474. While in the Alcazar, you may also climb the tower of Juan Il for a beautiful view of the city of Segovia and its surrounding countryside.
Dachau Concentration Camp The first concentration camp opened in Germany, Dachau is located on the outskirts of Munich. We spend a day at the camp, allowing each student to see the remaining camp and the temporary and permanent exhibitions on display.
Munich Theatre Experiencing German culture first hand is irreplaceable. We will attend a play at one of Munich’s many theaters, which differs each year depending on the current schedule. Students in 455 read and discuss the play as course assignments.
Domquartier Excursion Exploring the cultural highlight in the heart of the city, students follow in the footsteps of the powerful prince-archbishops historic residence through sumptuous State Rooms, Residenz gallery, a private passages into the Cathedral. Open to the public for the first time in 200 years, this UNESCO World Heritage site is a palace /…
Mozart Stiftung Archive Visit The staff of professional musicologists at the Internationale Stiftung Mozarteum open the doors to their archive vault and offer KIIS students a private tour through the collection of Mozart’s original manuscripts and letters preserved there. The head editor of the Neue Mozart Ausgabe and the director of the Mozart audio archive…
Munich Day Trip All students and faculty travel by train to Munich in the morning, pursue a number of curriculum-related activities (exhibitions, museums, exploring) and return late in the evening. The excursion is included in the general program cost.
Vienna Excursion All students and faculty travel together to Vienna, Austria’s capital city, to pursue a number of opportunities for 4 days and 3 nights before returning to Salzburg. The city has come alive in recent years in its food, art, and music, and KIIS students sample Vienna’s rich history and artistic life through performances,…
The Festung Hohensalzburg The gigantic cliff-top fortress that looms over the city of Salzburg was constructed in the 11th century. In addition to offering breath taking views of the city, it houses several extraordinary exhibits. The excursion focuses on the events of past centuries that shaped the city of Salzburg and its musical life.
The Dom zu Salzburg Built in the year 774, this glorious marble cathedral has 12 full centuries of history hidden within its walls. We explore the edifice and its underground crypt to discover the deeper meaning of its paintings, frescos, and sculptures, the symbols of its architecture, its musical components, and its relationship to the…
Mozart Birthplace, Mozart’s Wohnhaus, and Mozart’s Vienna Apartment Housed in Mozart’s old homes in Salzburg and Vienna, these three museums offer displays and artifacts from the composer’s professional and personal life, as well as insights into the people, places, and performances that shaped his legacy.