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Explore Florence, Italy

Home to a treasure trove of Renaissance jewels and a rich cultural heritage, Florence is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance and is rooted in artistic tradition. The city’s historic and artistic richness makes Florence study abroad an appealing choice for students from all backgrounds. From its renowned art galleries and museums, like the Uffizi Gallery, to its unrivaled architecture, like the Duomo, Florence is a student-friendly city boasting endless opportunities to immerse yourself in the local language and culture.  

When you study abroad in Florence, you’ll call central Italy home. Here, in the capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, you’ll enjoy views of stunning rolling hills, explore farms and vineyards, appreciate timeless art by the likes of Michaelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, and enjoy the local rustic Tuscan cuisine. With mesmerizing views at every turn, your time studying abroad in Florence will be nothing short of spectacular! 

While abroad, students may complete a full- or part-time internship in Florence, gaining real-world international work experience and developing valuable professional skills. Internships are available across diverse industries, including business, marketing, arts, sustainability, and more, providing a well-rounded perspective of today's global job market and enriching the overall study abroad experience.

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Situated in the lively square of Piazza Santo Spirito, ºÚÁÏÍø911Florence is ideally located in Palazzo Guadagni, a historically significant building formerly connected to the renowned Dufour Berte Landini family. Also known as Palazzo Dei and Palazzo Dufour Berte, Palazzo Guadagni dates back to 1502 when merchant Ranieri di Baldassarre Dei wanted a commanding building for his family. Today, Palazzo Guadagni lives on as one of the best examples of a Florentine Renaissance palace.

Like all Florentine Renaissance palaces, the rooms of Palazzo Guadagni feature high vaulted ceilings with remarkable frescoes. The ground floor boasts two wings, one with a beautiful classroom named after Florentine writer and artist, Artemisia. Up the noble staircase, beyond our reception, there are student lounges, a library, an aula manga, and several other classrooms. The art and history of Palazzo Guadagni will inspire students who choose to study abroad here in the cradle of the Renaissance.

Only steps from Palazzo Guadagni, students will enjoy market stalls that pepper the piazza each morning, selling vintage fashions, antiques, farm-fresh vegetables, cheeses, and other delicacies. By lunch and dinnertime, the nearby cafés and restaurants come to life, bustling with locals and tourists alike. At the end of the day, people linger and sit on the nearby church steps, talking, laughing, and singing songs, making Piazza Santo Spirito a joyous place to be!

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