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Love, marriage + sex in Renaissance Florence

Join a series of seminars at The British Institute, recounting Renaissance folks’ daily lives and their unique stories.

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The Season 2025 at NYU Florence

Music, theatre and more are coming to NYU's Florence campus at Villa La Pietra for the 19th edition of this annual artistic festival.

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Art supply store in Florence that should be on your itinerary

The Cradle of the Renaissance is also the birthplace of some of the most brilliant painters in art history: Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Botticelli, to name a few. ...

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Andrea Roggi’s Humanitas in San Lorenzo

The Tuscan-born sculptor returns to Florence's public spaces with works that celebrate peace, harmony and nature.

Life in Italy

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Researching Florentine and Tuscan family history

Want to know more about a Tuscan or Florentine ancestor? There are a number of places to turn to in Florence and online in your quest for genealogical knowledge. 

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Italy to vote on citizenship changes

On June 8 and 9, Italians will go to the polls to decide the requirements regarding Italian citizenship.

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A conversation with the U.S. Consul General of Florence

U.S. Consul General in Florence Daniela Ballard speaks about the American Consulate's being open for "business as usual" and the priorities of her posting.

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MMEGA: the story of a Florentine real estate company

Florentines Giorgio Muriella and Edoardo Matucci are bringing innovation to the property market.

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Buying secondhand furniture online in Florence

One Facebook user’s trash is another FB user’s treasure.

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Playgrounds in Florence

Where to find ample space for the kids to run, swing and climb to their hearts' content.

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Kid-friendly cafés in Florence

A collection of comfortable and accessible spaces for parents with prams.

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Third places in Florence

Bookshops, youth hostels and libraries offer warmth and community this winter and beyond.

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Housing

Discover the Zenit project: new luxury apartments in Florence

Living in contemporary Florence. The Zenit project takes shape in the renovated spaces of the former Manifattura Tabacchi. This building from the thirties has been renovated to create iconic homes ...

Personal + Group Classes

Trecento Florence course at The British Institute

Proto-Renaissance Art and Architecture (1300-1400) Our Trecento Florence course covers the artistic awakening that took place throughout the fourteenth century. Against a backdrop of rapid economic growth, turbulent political change, ...

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International College Counselor

High school students, are you thinking about attending university in a different country? The options at your fingertips are vast, and it can be challenging to navigate the complex landscape of intern...

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Earn a TEFL Certificate

Earn a TEFL Certificate. Train to teach English as a foreign language. New courses monthly – 4 weeks, 120 hr, 10 hr teaching practice. Graduate credits offered towards a master ...

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Administrative and Faculty Services Assistant

Location: FIT in Florence, Italy; Start Date : Summer 2025 Employment Type: Full-time, 1-year contract (renewable) About FIT and FIT in Florence The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is an ...

Personal + Group Classes

Modern Calligraphy (Part 2)

This course is the next step for those who already have basic knowledge of how to write with the pointed pen and ink. Join us for a relaxing evening where you will learn how to connect your letter...

Personal + Group Classes

Italian Language homestay programs

Learn Italian while living with an Italian family in amazing Chianti, a restored farmhouse among vineyards, an olive grove and rolling hills. Enjoy delicious home cooked food. That sounds like an abso...

Housing

House for rent in Gavinana

The house is in Gavinana, 10 minutes walk to the COOP supermarket and bus routes 23, 31, 32, 8, 3, 365. It is situated in unique rural  surroundings just 15 ...

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