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Amazing course and great teacher Marta Mandolini
Very useful workshops and lessons that we will definitely use in the future.
The town is excellent!
Erasmus Courses for Teachers in Florence, Italy
OID: E10166501
Where Renaissance art, architecture, and history collide to create a timeless city of beauty and romance.
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The course of ICT Tools for a Creative and Collaborative Classroom was an interesting, interactive and offered me the opportunity to learn how to use various applications in my own activity. The trainer, Lorenzo Pirisino, was a professional, involved and offered us … More the necessary support throughout our stay in Florence. Thank you Teacher Academy!
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Europass Teacher Academy in Florence is a well-organized school, full of passionate people. I took part in the course "Experiential Learning inn Florence: Sustainable Tourism and Travel Psychology in Practice". The teacher - Monika Ogaz - is an extremely creative, … More sensitive, expressive and reflective person.
I highly recommend choosing this school :) -
We have only good impressions, we received useful information regarding the future, and feedback. The apps we worked with can be used to guide students in the classroom, they allowed us to learn helpful tactics when it comes to the different learning processes of children … More in different age groups. The most valuable opportunity was making connections with other educators, networking, and sharing our personal experiences in the field of education.
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About the Training Centre in Florence
The training centers in Florence represent not only the most chosen location for our courses but also our headquarters.
We started our journey here as a high-quality Italian language school in 1992.
The school is in three historical buildings, a few steps away from many bars and restaurants, and within easy walking distance of all the city’s main attractions.
- Palazzo Galletti – Via Sant’Egidio 12 (see on Google maps) was built between 1831 and 1833 in neoclassical style and designed by the architect Vittorio Bellini for Vincenzo Batelli, a typographer.
- Palazzo Venerosi Pesciolini – Via dei Rustici 7 (see on Google maps) was originally built by one of the richest and most powerful families in Europe between the 13th and 14th centuries.
- Palazzo Budini Gattai – Via dei Servi 49 (see on Google maps) was built during the 16th century, it’s a magnificent example of Renaissance architecture, boasting intricate details and a rich historical significance.
Please note: our training centers in via Sant’Egidio and via Dei Rustici are on the second floor of historic buildings that don’t have an elevator.
Palazzo Galletti – Virtual tour (Via Sant’Egidio 12)
Palazzo Venerosi Pesciolini – Virtual Tour (Via dei Rustici 7)
Organization’s Fiscalal Data
OID: E10166501
PIC: 947318394
Europass SRL
Address: Via Sant’Egidio 12, 50122, Florence, Italy
VAT: 04393630480
Codice Univoco: M5UXCR1
Responsible Person (name, function, e-mail, tel):
Dr. David Baroni, Director
Email: teacheracademy@europassnetwork.eu
Phone: +39 055 1997 3220
How to Reach Us
By plane:
If you are flying to Florence, please, bear in mind that you could fly to:
- Florence airport – from which you can reach the city center via tramway. Please, note this airport is very small, and there are few available connections.
- Pisa Airport – Pisa Central railway station is only one hour away from Florence Santa Maria Novella train station – a train ticket is around € 8,00 – and provides more flight connections than Florence.
- Bologna airport – Florence Central station is only half an hour away from the Bologna Centrale station, and the price of the high-speed train ticket is approximately €25,00. Otherwise, the fastest connection with the Bologna Airport is the Appennino Shuttle. The bus leads directly to Florence, and the journey takes more or less an hour.
By train:
Florence is located at the center of the Italian national railway network. Florence’s main station (Santa Maria Novella) is 20 minutes walking distance from our academy.
By car:
Florence is also well connected to the other major Italian cities by two highways: the Milano-Napoli and the Firenze-Pisa.
>> Discover further information on how to reach Florence city center.
Our Cultural Activities
One of the following cultural activities is included in the price of each course in Florence:
Chianti tour
Explore the beautiful Chianti Wine region and its rolling hills from Florence.
Discover the secrets of the Chianti wine-making process in two rustic wine estates where you will enjoy an appetizing snack and high-quality Chianti wine.
- Expert multilingual guide
- Visit two wineries in the heart of Chianti
- Walk through the vineyards
- Tasting of 3-4 different types of wine in each cellar (white and red), 7 wines in total
- Tasting of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and regional products to accompany wine tastings
- Possibility to buy wine, oil, balsamic vinegar and local products
Half-day tour to Pisa
Experience the timeless charm of Pisa and its iconic landmarks! A visit to Italy isn’t complete without seeing the Leaning Tower of Pisa, a worldwide symbol of the country.
- Round trip journey
- Expert multilingual guide
- Guided tour of the city and Piazza dei Miracoli
- Pisa Cathedral entrance tickets
- Free time in Pisa
Both tours are arranged by a partnering tour agency that will provide assistance throughout the entire trip. Whenever feasible, you will be grouped with participants from other Europass courses.
Trips outside Florence -20%
Thanks to our collaboration with a reliable tour operator, you will have the chance to choose from over 100 weekend excursions!
You’ll be able to discover beautiful places, all while enjoying a glass of wine and breathtaking visits.
These excursions can be half and full-day trips and are often available in multiple languages, not just English.
These are some examples of the most popular excursions:
- Pisa (half-day)
- Chianti Tour (half-day)
- Pisa and Lucca
- Venice
- Siena and San Gimignano
- Montepulciano, Montalcino and Pienza
- Cinque Terre
Best Things to Do in Florence
Florence, located in central Italy, is the capital of the region of Tuscany. It is no doubt one of the most beautiful cities in the world and contains a wealth of historic treasures of all kinds and tons of cultural heritage.
Founded in the first century BC and developed as the cultural center of Italy under the rule of the Medici family, Florence has been the home of authors and artists like Dante Alighieri, Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci, Donatello, Brunelleschi, Machiavelli, and Galileo Galilei. Here they accomplished most of their artistic masterpieces and/or discoveries.
Tuscany’s food, simple and delicious, along with its wines, is ranked among the best in the world. Florence is well known for its Bistecca Fiorentina (Florentine Beefsteak).
1) Uffizi Gallery
The Uffizi Gallery is Florence’s most popular museum. It is also one of the most visited in Italy and one of the largest and best-known in the world. It holds a collection of priceless works, particularly from the period of the Italian Renaissance. It’s also the place to see Botticelli‘s beautiful paintings of the “Birth of Venus” and “Primavera”.
2) Academy (Accademia) Gallery
The Academy Gallery is best known as the home of Michelangelo‘s sculpture of David (perhaps the world’s most famous statue) which was unveiled in 1504. This small and very navigable museum also has other unfinished sculptures by Michelangelo and a large collection of paintings by various Florentine artists. The museum also holds an exhibit of classical musical instruments.
3) Piazza della Signoria/ Palazzo Vecchio
Piazza della Signoria is an L-shaped square in front of the impressive 14th-century Palazzo Vecchio. The square has plenty of statues including those found in the gallery of the Loggia dei Lanzi, the equestrian statue of Cosimo I, and the very majestic Fountain of Neptune. In front of Palazzo Vecchio a replica of Michelangelo’s “David” stands at the entrance indicating his original position until 1873.
4) Florence Cathedral (Duomo) and Baptistery
The Florence Cathedral and Baptistery are located in Piazza del Duomo in the heart of the historic city center. It is one of the most visited areas of the city and also contains Giotto‘s Campanile (Bell Tower), the Loggia del Bigallo, and the Opera del Duomo Museum. The view from Brunelleschi’s Duomo (Dome) offers a sweeping panorama over the city’s terracotta rooftops and beautiful Tuscan hills.
5) Mercato Centrale
The new Mercato Centrale made its debut in Florence in the spring of 2014 to celebrate the 140th anniversary of the iron and glass building erected there in 1874. Inside, on the ground floor, the open market sells meat, fish, fruit, and vegetables. On the first floor, there is a food court with restaurants and places to drink beer, coffee and eat ice cream. Just outside is the Mercato di San Lorenzo which mostly sells leather goods.
6) Piazzale Michelangelo
Piazzale Michelangelo is a square, dedicated to the Renaissance sculptor Michelangelo. It is one of the few places where one can see a stunning panoramic view of Florence – for free. Giardino Delle Rose is a garden park just below the Piazzale Michelangelo and it also offers a commanding view of Florence. Both are located in the Oltrarno district of the city and are considered relatively quiet places as compared to the rest of the city.
7) Palazzo Medici Riccardi
The Palazzo Medici Riccardi is a Renaissance palace near the Duomo (on the same street as our school!). It first belonged to the Medici family and was later acquired by the Riccardi family in 1659. The palace was built for Cosimo de’ Medici, who was head of the Medici banking family, between 1444 and 1484. The most important section of the palace is undoubtedly the Magi Chapel, which was completed in 1459, by Benozzo Gozzoli. The frescoes here are not to be missed!
8) Ponte Vecchio
The Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) is not only a medieval bridge, it’s also the city’s oldest and most unique. It is made of stone and crosses the Arno River. Butchers formerly lined the bridge but the present tenants sell jewelry, art, and souvenirs. In the middle of the bridge, one can find a portrait bust of the Florentine goldsmith, sculptor, and painter Benvenuto Cellini who lived during the Renaissance period.
9) Santa Maria Novella Basilica
Santa Maria Novella is situated in the Piazza Santa Maria Novella just opposite the city’s main railway station. It is noted as the first great basilica in Florence. The style of the Renaissance was introduced into Santa Maria Novella with Masaccio’s celebrated fresco of the Holy Trinity with the Madonna, St. John the Evangelist, and two patrons (1427). Construction began on its Gothic cloister around 1340.
10) Pitti Palace
The Palazzo Pitti is a vast, mainly Renaissance, palace situated on the south side of the Arno River. The original building dates from 1458 but it was bought by the Medici family in 1549. It remained the principal Medici residence until 1737 and then passed to the Austrian House of Lorraine, and even Napoleon, who used the palazzo during his period of control over Italy. The Pitti Palace houses five museums.
11) Santa Croce + Calcio Storico (Historic Soccer Game)
Piazza Santa Croce is one of the main squares in Florence. It is located near Piazza della Signoria and takes its name from the Basilica, built in 1295, which overlooks the square. The Basilica is the burial place of some of Italy’s most illustrious Italians, such as Machiavelli, Galileo Galilei, and Michelangelo. There is also an empty tomb built for Dante in 1829; however, Dante’s remains are still in Ravenna where he died during exile.
“Calcio Storico” Fiorentino is a combination of soccer, rugby, and wrestling which originated in the 16th century. In modern times, the final match is still played on June 24 (Florence’s patron saint feast day) in historical costume on Piazza Santa Croce. Four teams representing historical neighborhoods of the city play against each other. The four teams are Santa Croce, Santo Spirito, Santa Maria Novella, and San Giovanni.
12) The Bargello (Art Museum)
The Bargello Art Museum is located in the Palazzo del Bargello. A former fortress and prison, its construction began in 1255 to house a military captain. In 1574, it became Florence’s police headquarters and remained so until 1859. The well-preserved building contains a beautiful, open courtyard, where executions once took place. Today it houses artworks by Michelangelo and, most notably, Donatello’s sensual bronze statue of David (1430).
