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Introduction
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Florence History
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Government

  • City of Florence - The official municipal site explains its administration and services, including those for foreigners, its restoration work on art and architecture, the city markets and sports facilities.

Education

  • Accademia Riaci - Studio art program with courses taught in either Italian or English. Admissions information, program and course details, fees and academic calendar.
  • Alchimia - Three-year program in contemporary jewelry design. Enrollment, courses, dates, fees and school information.
  • Angel Academy of Art - Classical training in painting and draftsmanship, full or part time programs. Curriculum, faculty, contact form.
  • Apicius - Offers numerous cooking programs. Class details, costs, calendar and application materials.
  • The Darkroom - School of photography offering intensive, evening and academic year courses, as well as processing laboratories for rent. Course descriptions, schedules, fees and enrollment form.
  • Divina Cucina - Cooking lessons and food tour of the city with descriptions of some restaurants.
  • Firenze Arti Visive - An international visual arts program. Semester, year long courses and summer classes in studio art, art history and Italian language. Offers students independent housing.
  • Il Bisonte - International graphic arts school offering year-long and summer courses in printmaking and etching. Course details, dates, services and application form.
  • Il Trillo - Music school dedicated to instrumental and vocal teaching of all levels. Description of courses, enrollment details, costs and contact information.
  • Institute of Fine and Liberal arts - Located in Palazzo Rucellai, the center offers accredited coursework in art, history, architecture and Italian. Admissions and course information, calendar and program details.
  • Istituto Nazionale di Studi sul Rinascimento - Located in Palazzo Strozzi, the research center on the Renaissance maintains a library, conducts research and organizes seminars. Details on projects, publications and funding for research.
  • L'Atelier - School of fashion, jewelry and interior design. Course catalog and schedule, costs and registration information.
  • Perseo - Jewelry courses taught by local artisans. Course and registration information, fees and contact details.
  • Polimoda - Institute of Design and Marketing, holds specialized courses in fashion design, production, sales and marketing.
  • Studio Art Centers International - Studio art school offering various programs and courses. Admissions information, program information, tips for studying abroad and news.

Society and Culture

  • Istituto degli Innocenti - Research institute dedicated to the protection of children and their rights. History, details on services to children, research activities, museum and library.
  • St James Church - Episcopal church in the Diocese in Europe. Provides a welcome statement, schedule of services and parish activities, information about the parish and clergy, announcements and contact details.
  • St Mark's English Church - Gives information about the church, congregation and its local history, how to find the church, service times and related links.

Museums

  • Casa Buonarroti Museum - Museum based in Michelangelo's family home and focused on the artist's early works. Details on the collection, exhibits and library.
  • Fiesole Museums - Information, images and descriptions for some museums in Fiesole. Events, timetables and reservation requests.
  • Institute and Museum of History of Science - Official site, with information on exhibits, activities, on line events and research projects.
  • Marino Marini Museum - A museum of the collection of Marino Marini (1901-1980. Biography of the artist plus overviews of his paintings and sculptures.
  • Museo dei Ragazzi - Association seeking to increase the artistic interest of children and adults through virtual museum visits, workshops and activities.
  • Natural History Museum - The various sections of the museum are presented, by thematic routes and by the important exhibits each section houses. Opening hours, locations and history.

 


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