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Useful resources about life in Florence, Italy, focusing on the international community.

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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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FLOMUN: fighting for change

From March 21-23, an inspiring display of young minds gathered for the Florence Model United Nations event at The International School of Florence.

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Science + technology at IS Siena: a journey into the future

The International School of Siena is employing 21 Virtual Reality headsets to aid in education.

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Restoring the Loggia del Buontalenti

Bernando Buontalenti's Loggia in the Corsini Gardens is in need of restoration. Here's how to get involved.

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Florentine Dante scholar awarded Writers Guild Award in the US

Riccardo Bruscagli and Ric Burns of 'DANTE: Inferno to Paradise' received the prestigious award this February.

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Professional dreamer: Vittoria Colonna

We speak to the artist, filmmaker, yoga teacher and descendant of Michelangelo's muse.

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Ups and downs: a history of elevators

A reflection on a contraption we often take for granted, in a city unsuited for it.

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Globalab inaugurated at the Andrea Bocelli Foundation

The spaces dedicated to empowering young people officially opened this weekend.

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Dante heals: How the Florentine citizen became a fellow refugee

What can Dante’s 'Divine Comedy' teach us about the experiences of today’s exiles?

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Contemporary Italian fiction in translation

Alexandra Lawrence on the online book club she co-runs with Lauren Mouat.

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Concerns surround the future of the U.S. Consulate in Florence

The State Department is currently reviewing operational needs

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A symphony of learning: The International School of Siena’s February Big Sing

On March 12, the International School of Siena will hold its first University Fair.

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Reading at the International School of Florence

In honour of World Book Day on March 6, ISF has planned Book Week from March 3 to 7.

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Culture of caring: Editor’s letter

Experience March in Florence by considering women’s issues and art around International Women’s Day on the eighth of the month.

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How to obtain vital records from Italy

If you are eligible to claim Italian citizenship by descent, the next steps involve assembling the documents to make up your application. Compiling the necessary records can sometimes feel overwhelming ...

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First impressions: an American student’s first week in Florence

A study abroad student shares her initial thoughts of the city.

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Multicultural couples in Florence

Multicultural couples who stay the course make their own traditions.

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The piercer

In this new column, a reader anonymously shares a near-hookup story.

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A conversation with Jennifer Tickle

The principal of the International School of Siena shares her thoughts about life in Tuscany, international education and her vision for the school’s future.

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Exploring Antonio Meucci’s legacy through art

An upcoming exhibition titled Woven Frequencies celebrates the Florence-born man credited with inventing the telephone.

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Florence’s publishing scene

Ahead of Testo, we explore the editorial world in Tuscany, with a special focus on its capital.

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The Parent Engagement Program at the International School of Florence

Why family involvement matters in today's education

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The cost of living and real estate landscape in Italy

Italy has always been a highly desired location for tourism, residence and property purchase. With its picturesque landscapes, artistic and cultural importance, and rich history, it checks the boxes for ...

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Secrets of the ‘viale dei Colli’

A history of one of the most famous streets in Florence, where it's still impossible to make a phone call.

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