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Arts for the Inclusion of Migrants, Refugees, and Disadvantaged Populations25 Mar 20242024-03-25Confirmed1Register here »
Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence and Bullying Prevention25 Mar 20242024-03-25Confirmed1Register here »
Discovering Renaissance Art in Florence25 Mar 20242024-03-25Confirmed1Register here »
English Language Course (Intermediate Level)25 Mar 20242024-03-25Confirmed1Register here »
Teaching for a Sustainable World: Climate Change and Global Citizenship25 Mar 20242024-03-25Confirmed1Register here »
Web Solutions for the Classroom25 Mar 20242024-03-25Confirmed1Register here »
Basic ICT for Teachers: Empowering Classrooms in the Digital Age1 Apr 20242024-04-01Confirmed1Register here »
CLIL in Practice: Focus on the EU1 Apr 20242024-04-01Confirmed1Register here »
Conflict Management for School Staff1 Apr 20242024-04-01Confirmed1Register here »
English for School Administration and Non-Teaching Staff1 Apr 20242024-04-01Confirmed1Register here »
Flipped Classroom1 Apr 20242024-04-01Confirmed1Register here »
ICT Tools for School Administration and Non-Teaching Staff1 Apr 20242024-04-01Confirmed1Register here »
Italian Language Course (Intermediate Level)1 Apr 20242024-04-01Confirmed1Register here »
Italian Language Course for Beginners1 Apr 20242024-04-01Confirmed1Register here »
Mastering Erasmus+ KA2 Project Writings1 Apr 20242024-04-01Confirmed1Register here »
Stress Management and Recognition: Key Strategies for Teachers1 Apr 20242024-04-01Confirmed1Register here »
Understanding and Supporting Students With ASD and ADHD1 Apr 20242024-04-01Confirmed1Register here »
Use ICT to Integrate Migrant Students in your Classroom1 Apr 20242024-04-01Confirmed1Register here »
A European School for All Children8 Apr 20242024-04-08Confirmed1Register here »
AI for CLIL: Lesson Plans, Resources and Assessment Tools8 Apr 20242024-04-08Confirmed1Register here »
English Language Course (Elementary Level)8 Apr 20242024-04-08Fully Booked1
Game-Based Learning and Gamification in the Classroom8 Apr 20242024-04-08Fully Booked1
Integrating Creativity and Innovation into Teaching8 Apr 20242024-04-08Confirmed1Register here »
Intensive English Course and CLIL for Teachers8 Apr 20242024-04-08Fully Booked1
Italian Language Course for Beginners8 Apr 20242024-04-08Confirmed1Register here »
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) for Successful Schools8 Apr 20242024-04-08Confirmed1Register here »
The Child First: Montessori, Reggio Emilia System and Contemporary Approaches to Pre-School Education8 Apr 20242024-04-08Confirmed1Register here »
Transformational Leadership: How to Empower Followers and Communities8 Apr 20242024-04-08Confirmed1Register here »
Yoga and Meditation for Educators: Be a Great Teacher, Be Your Best Self8 Apr 20242024-04-08Confirmed1Register here »
AI Ethics and Bias: Diversity, Inclusion, and Representation in AI Tools15 Apr 20242024-04-15Confirmed1Register here »
Art as Therapy: Self-Expression and Special Needs in Art Education15 Apr 20242024-04-15Fully Booked1
CLIL and PBL to Improve Student Engagement15 Apr 20242024-04-15Confirmed1Register here »
Classroom Management Solutions for Teachers: New Methodologies, Effective Motivation, Cooperation and Evaluation Strategies15 Apr 20242024-04-15Confirmed1Register here »
Digital Media Literacy: Essential Skills for the Digital Age15 Apr 20242024-04-15Confirmed1Register here »
Environmental Education: Learning and Acting for a Better Future15 Apr 20242024-04-15Confirmed1Register here »
Leadership and Management for School Principals15 Apr 20242024-04-15Confirmed1Register here »
Managing a Diverse Classroom: Facing Upcoming Challenges15 Apr 20242024-04-15Confirmed1Register here »
Our School Radio! Podcasts and New Media as an Educational Tool15 Apr 20242024-04-15Fully Booked1
The Digital Teacher: A 21-Century Introduction to Digital Education15 Apr 20242024-04-15Fully Booked1
We Are All Special: Inclusion and Support for Students with Special Needs In and Out of the Classroom15 Apr 20242024-04-15Fully Booked1
CLIL in Secondary School: Practical Activities for All Teachers22 Apr 20242024-04-22Confirmed1Register here »
Discovering Renaissance Art in Florence22 Apr 20242024-04-22Confirmed1Register here »
English Language Course for Beginners22 Apr 20242024-04-22Fully Booked1
ICT Tools for a Creative and Collaborative Classroom22 Apr 20242024-04-22Fully Booked1
Italian Language Course for Beginners22 Apr 20242024-04-22Confirmed1Register here »
Resilience and Well-being Strengths for Teachers22 Apr 20242024-04-22Fully Booked1
Successful Strategies for Teaching Students with Special Needs in Every Classroom22 Apr 20242024-04-22Confirmed1Register here »
The 4Cs: Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication and Collaboration in Schools22 Apr 20242024-04-22Fully Booked1
The Ecocentric Approach: Introducing Sustainability in Education22 Apr 20242024-04-22Confirmed1Register here »
Transforming Education: Integrating AI, AR, VR, and 3D Printing for Effective Learning22 Apr 20242024-04-22Confirmed1Register here »
Web Solutions for the Classroom22 Apr 20242024-04-22Confirmed1Register here »
Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence and Bullying Prevention29 Apr 20242024-04-29Confirmed1Register here »
Discovering Renaissance Art in Florence29 Apr 20242024-04-29Confirmed1Register here »
English Language Course (Elementary Level)29 Apr 20242024-04-29Confirmed1Register here »
English Language Course (Intermediate Level)29 Apr 20242024-04-29Confirmed1Register here »
English Language Course for Beginners29 Apr 20242024-04-29Confirmed1Register here »
Yoga and Meditation for Educators: Be a Great Teacher, Be Your Best Self29 Apr 20242024-04-29Fully Booked1
3D Printing and Maker Culture for a Sustainable World6 May 20242024-05-06Confirmed1Register here »
AI for CLIL: Lesson Plans, Resources and Assessment Tools6 May 20242024-05-06Confirmed1Register here »
CLIL in Primary School: Make It Work, Make It Effective6 May 20242024-05-06Confirmed1Register here »
English for School Administration and Non-Teaching Staff6 May 20242024-05-06Confirmed1Register here »
Italian Language Course (Elementary Level)6 May 20242024-05-06Confirmed1Register here »
Italian Language Course for Beginners6 May 20242024-05-06Confirmed1Register here »
Refresher Course for Already Practicing English Language Teachers (ESL, EFL, ESOL)6 May 20242024-05-06Confirmed1Register here »
The Child First: Montessori, Reggio Emilia System and Contemporary Approaches to Pre-School Education6 May 20242024-05-06Confirmed1Register here »
English Language Course (Elementary Level)13 May 20242024-05-13Confirmed1Register here »
Facing Diversity: Intercultural Classroom Management13 May 20242024-05-13Confirmed1Register here »
Game-Based Learning and Gamification in the Classroom13 May 20242024-05-13Confirmed1Register here »
Yoga and Meditation for Educators: Be a Great Teacher, Be Your Best Self13 May 20242024-05-13Confirmed1Register here »
Art as Therapy: Self-Expression and Special Needs in Art Education20 May 20242024-05-20Confirmed1Register here »
Deep Democracy: How to Manage Conflicts Building a Strong Classroom Culture20 May 20242024-05-20Confirmed1Register here »
Italian Language Course for Beginners20 May 20242024-05-20Confirmed1Register here »
Leadership and Management for School Principals20 May 20242024-05-20Confirmed1Register here »
Managing a Diverse Classroom: Facing Upcoming Challenges20 May 20242024-05-20Confirmed1Register here »
Project-Based Learning for Pre-school20 May 20242024-05-20Confirmed1Register here »
Team Building for School: Play and Fun, Building Educators’ Communities20 May 20242024-05-20Confirmed1Register here »
ICT Tools for a Creative and Collaborative Classroom27 May 20242024-05-27Confirmed1Register here »
Introducing Yoga in Primary Schools27 May 20242024-05-27Confirmed1Register here »
The 4Cs: Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication and Collaboration in Schools27 May 20242024-05-27Confirmed1Register here »
Basic ICT for Teachers: Empowering Classrooms in the Digital Age3 Jun 20242024-06-03Confirmed1Register here »
Conflict Management for School Staff3 Jun 20242024-06-03Confirmed1Register here »
Digital Tools for Cultural Heritage Education3 Jun 20242024-06-03Confirmed1Register here »
English Language Course (Elementary Level)3 Jun 20242024-06-03Confirmed1Register here »
English for School Administration and Non-Teaching Staff3 Jun 20242024-06-03Confirmed1Register here »
Italian Language Course (Elementary Level)3 Jun 20242024-06-03Confirmed1Register here »
Italian Language Course (Intermediate Level)3 Jun 20242024-06-03Confirmed1Register here »
Italian Language Course for Beginners3 Jun 20242024-06-03Confirmed1Register here »
Soft Skills for Strong Teachers3 Jun 20242024-06-03Confirmed1Register here »
ChatGPT and Basic AI Tools10 Jun 20242024-06-10Confirmed1Register here »
Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence and Bullying Prevention10 Jun 20242024-06-10Confirmed1Register here »
English Language Course (Elementary Level)10 Jun 20242024-06-10Confirmed1Register here »
English Language Course for Beginners10 Jun 20242024-06-10Confirmed1Register here »
Tablets and Smartphones: Using Mobile Devices as Educational Tools10 Jun 20242024-06-10Confirmed1Register here »
Yoga and Meditation for Educators: Be a Great Teacher, Be Your Best Self10 Jun 20242024-06-10Confirmed1Register here »
Art as Therapy: Self-Expression and Special Needs in Art Education17 Jun 20242024-06-17Confirmed1Register here »
CLIL and PBL to Improve Student Engagement17 Jun 20242024-06-17Confirmed1Register here »
Environmental Education: Learning and Acting for a Better Future17 Jun 20242024-06-17Confirmed1Register here »
Italian Language Course for Beginners17 Jun 20242024-06-17Confirmed1Register here »
Arts for the Inclusion of Migrants, Refugees, and Disadvantaged Populations24 Jun 20242024-06-24Confirmed1Register here »
Creative Strategies for Language Teachers: Make it Easy, Make it Real!24 Jun 20242024-06-24Confirmed1Register here »
English Language Course (Intermediate Level)24 Jun 20242024-06-24Confirmed1Register here »
Happy Schools: Positive Education for Well-Being and Life-Skills Development24 Jun 20242024-06-24Confirmed1Register here »
ICT Tools for a Creative and Collaborative Classroom24 Jun 20242024-06-24Confirmed1Register here »
Including Sustainability Education in Everyday Classes with PBL24 Jun 20242024-06-24Confirmed1Register here »
The 4Cs: Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication and Collaboration in Schools24 Jun 20242024-06-24Confirmed1Register here »
Transforming Education: Integrating AI, AR, VR, and 3D Printing for Effective Learning24 Jun 20242024-06-24Confirmed1Register here »
A Satisfying School Experience: Strategies and Skills for Teachers1 Jul 20242024-07-01Confirmed1Register here »
Active Art: Understanding and Enjoying Art in the Classroom and Beyond1 Jul 20242024-07-01Confirmed1Register here »
Design the Positive: Positive Thinking, Positive Communication and Positive School Spaces1 Jul 20242024-07-01Confirmed1Register here »
Erasmus+ Course for School Teachers with Low English Skills1 Jul 20242024-07-01Confirmed1Register here »
Flipped Classroom1 Jul 20242024-07-01Confirmed1Register here »
ICT Tools for a Creative and Collaborative Classroom1 Jul 20242024-07-01Confirmed1Register here »
Italian Language Course for Beginners1 Jul 20242024-07-01Confirmed1Register here »
Refresher Course for Already Practicing English Language Teachers (ESL, EFL, ESOL)1 Jul 20242024-07-01Confirmed1Register here »
Stress Management and Recognition: Key Strategies for Teachers1 Jul 20242024-07-01Confirmed1Register here »
Use ICT to Integrate Migrant Students in your Classroom1 Jul 20242024-07-01Confirmed1Register here »
English Language Course (Advanced Level)8 Jul 20242024-07-08Confirmed1Register here »
English Language Course (Elementary Level)8 Jul 20242024-07-08Confirmed1Register here »
English Language Course (Intermediate Level)8 Jul 20242024-07-08Confirmed1Register here »
Experiential Learning in Florence: Sustainable Tourism and Travel Psychology in Practice8 Jul 20242024-07-08Confirmed1Register here »
Tablets and Smartphones: Using Mobile Devices as Educational Tools8 Jul 20242024-07-08Confirmed1Register here »
Yoga and Meditation for Educators: Be a Great Teacher, Be Your Best Self8 Jul 20242024-07-08Confirmed1Register here »
Italian Language Course for Beginners15 Jul 20242024-07-15Confirmed1Register here »
Project-Based Learning (PBL) in Museums and Cultural Heritage Sites15 Jul 20242024-07-15Confirmed1Register here »
We Are All Special: Inclusion and Support for Students with Special Needs In and Out of the Classroom15 Jul 20242024-07-15Confirmed1Register here »
Italian Language Course (Intermediate Level)22 Jul 20242024-07-22Confirmed1Register here »
Transforming Education: Integrating AI, AR, VR, and 3D Printing for Effective Learning22 Jul 20242024-07-22Confirmed1Register here »
English Language Course (Elementary Level)29 Jul 20242024-07-29Confirmed1Register here »
Game-Based Learning and Gamification in the Classroom29 Jul 20242024-07-29Confirmed1Register here »
Italian Language Course for Beginners29 Jul 20242024-07-29Confirmed1Register here »
Design the Positive: Positive Thinking, Positive Communication and Positive School Spaces5 Aug 20242024-08-05Confirmed1Register here »
Inclusive Education for School Leaders: Setting the Vision and Agenda5 Aug 20242024-08-05Confirmed1Register here »
Italian Language Course (Advanced Level)5 Aug 20242024-08-05Confirmed1Register here »
Italian Language Course for Beginners5 Aug 20242024-08-05Confirmed1Register here »
ChatGPT and Basic AI Tools12 Aug 20242024-08-12Confirmed1Register here »
Italian Language Course for Beginners12 Aug 20242024-08-12Confirmed1Register here »
Artificial Intelligence Tools for Language Teachers19 Aug 20242024-08-19Confirmed1Register here »
Classroom Management Solutions for Teachers: New Methodologies, Effective Motivation, Cooperation and Evaluation Strategies19 Aug 20242024-08-19Confirmed1Register here »
Happy Schools: Positive Education for Well-Being and Life-Skills Development26 Aug 20242024-08-26Confirmed1Register here »
The 4Cs: Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication and Collaboration in Schools26 Aug 20242024-08-26Confirmed1Register here »
Web Solutions for the Classroom26 Aug 20242024-08-26Confirmed1Register here »
Active Art: Understanding and Enjoying Art in the Classroom and Beyond2 Sep 20242024-09-02Confirmed1Register here »
Italian Language Course for Beginners2 Sep 20242024-09-02Confirmed1Register here »
Italian Language Course for Beginners16 Sep 20242024-09-16Confirmed1Register here »
Project-Based Learning (PBL): Make Students’ Learning Real and Effective!23 Sep 20242024-09-23Confirmed1Register here »
Successful Strategies for Teaching Students with Special Needs in Every Classroom23 Sep 20242024-09-23Confirmed1Register here »
Integrating Creativity and Innovation into Teaching30 Sep 20242024-09-30Confirmed1Register here »
Resilience and Well-being Strengths for Teachers30 Sep 20242024-09-30Confirmed1Register here »
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) for Successful Schools30 Sep 20242024-09-30Confirmed1Register here »
Basic ICT for Teachers: Empowering Classrooms in the Digital Age7 Oct 20242024-10-07Confirmed1Register here »
English for School Administration and Non-Teaching Staff7 Oct 20242024-10-07Confirmed1Register here »
Italian Language Course for Beginners7 Oct 20242024-10-07Confirmed1Register here »
Stress Management and Recognition: Key Strategies for Teachers7 Oct 20242024-10-07Confirmed1Register here »
Designing Inclusive Learning Environments to Support all Students14 Oct 20242024-10-14Confirmed1Register here »
Yoga and Meditation for Educators: Be a Great Teacher, Be Your Best Self14 Oct 20242024-10-14Confirmed1Register here »
Environmental Education: Learning and Acting for a Better Future21 Oct 20242024-10-21Confirmed1Register here »
Introducing Yoga in Primary Schools21 Oct 20242024-10-21Confirmed1Register here »
Italian Language Course for Beginners21 Oct 20242024-10-21Confirmed1Register here »
Italian Language Course (Advanced Level)4 Nov 20242024-11-04Confirmed1Register here »
Italian Language Course for Beginners4 Nov 20242024-11-04Confirmed1Register here »
Italian Language Course for Beginners18 Nov 20242024-11-18Confirmed1Register here »
Italian Language Course for Beginners2 Dec 20242024-12-02Confirmed1Register here »

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About the Training Centre in Florence

The Training Centers in Florence don’t represent 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 two historical buildings, a few steps away from many bars and restaurants, and within easy walking distance of all the city’s main attractions.

Please note: our training centers in Florence 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)

How to Reach Us

By plane:

If you are flying to Florence, please, bear in mind that you could either 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 half-day tour to Chianti is included in the price of each one-week and two-week course in Florence.

Explore the beautiful Chianti Wine region and its rolling hills from Florence.

Discover the secrets of the Chianti wine-making process in a rustic wine estate where you will enjoy an appetizing snack and high-quality Chianti wine.

Visit another enchanting wine estate to taste more exquisite wines and become a true Chianti wine expert. Stroll through the vineyards, and take in the picturesque scenery of cypresses, rolling hills, and olive trees. End your day with a photo stop on the panoramic terrace of Chianti for a beautiful memory of this fantastic experience.

  • Expert multilingual escort
  • 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

The tour is 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.

Florence and Surroundings

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).

Best Things to Do in Florence

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”.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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“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.

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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).

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English Language Course (Elementary Level)

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English Language Course for Beginners

Italian Language Course for Beginners

Yoga and Meditation for Educators: Be a Great Teacher, Be Your Best Self

Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence and Bullying Prevention

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We Are All Special: Inclusion and Support for Students with Special Needs In and Out of the Classroom

Environmental Education: Learning and Acting for a Better Future

Art as Therapy: Self-Expression and Special Needs in Art Education

CLIL and PBL to Improve Student Engagement

English for School Administration and Non-Teaching Staff

Classroom Management Solutions for Teachers: New Methodologies, Effective Motivation, Cooperation and Evaluation Strategies

CLIL in Primary School: Make It Work, Make It Effective

Mindfulness for Teachers: a Hands-on Approach

The 4Cs: Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication and Collaboration in Schools

Happy Schools: Positive Education for Well-Being and Life-Skills Development

ICT Tools for a Creative and Collaborative Classroom

Successful Strategies for Teaching Students with Special Needs in Every Classroom

Teaching for a Sustainable World: Climate Change and Global Citizenship

Tablets and Smartphones: Using Mobile Devices as Educational Tools

Transforming Education: Integrating AI, AR, VR, and 3D Printing for Effective Learning

Artificial Intelligence Tools for Language Teachers