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Grand tours

Scope note

Extended European tours especially through France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland; formerly taken by youth of the aristocracy as part of their education. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300054796

Broader Terms used

Tours

Term used for

tours, grand

Equivalent Terms used

grand tour

Created

13yrs ago

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