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Carnivale di Viareggio
Carnivale di Viareggio lasts through all of February on the weekends. Today, is also a special day known as Fat Tuesday. This celebration consists of parades with floats, music, and dancing through the streets of Viareggio. The beautiful sites, tremendous food, and endless culture also flood every street. Viareggio is a short bus ride away … Continue reading
Florence Dance Center
AEF is thrilled about the dance program we are developing in the spring semesters with the Florence Dance Center. Elon University and other schools are sending dance majors to AEF to master their craft on an international stage, while enjoying all of the amazing opportunities of studying abroad with AEF. The Florence Dance Center has … Continue reading
Tuscany
One of the major advantages of living in Florence, Italy is its central location within Tuscany. Cities such as Pisa, Siena, and San Gimignano are all close and accessible for day trips. Tuscany borders the regions of Liguria to the northwest, Emilia-Romagna to the north and east, Umbria to the east and Lazio to the … Continue reading
Fiorentina Soccer
With the soccer season in full swing, it is a great time for AEF students to experience a Fiorentina soccer match. Soccer is one of the greatest and oldest sportive traditions in all of Italy and Europe. Local fans love the sport and go to the matches full of energy. The electric atmosphere at Fiorentina … Continue reading
Pushing into the Spring Semester!
AEF is preparing for our annual transition into the beautiful spring semester. Florence is always a city full of tourists and students from all over the world, however, the winter is the calmest of all the seasons. With less tourists and students, the city becomes a bit more quiet and tranquil. It is a nice … Continue reading
Weekend in Florence!
Fridays have a special energy in Florence, Italy, here at Accademia Europea di Firenze. Many students of all ages and backgrounds use their weekends here to explore all of Italy and Europe, while others stay in Florence and enjoy the tremendous activity available in the city center. Some of the best restaurants in the world … Continue reading
Weekend Trips
One of the major benefits of living in Florence, Italy is weekend travels. Florence is centrally located in Italy, making all of Tuscany and Italy accessible at all times. Students at AEF, enjoy weekend trips to Pisa, Venice, Rome, Siena, and Verona just to name a few destinations (both organized by the school and independently). … Continue reading
Fashion Weekend in Florence!
Gear up everyone, fashion weekend is upon us in Florence! With lots of private parties, public events, and fashion displays, Florence will be ablaze with excitement all weekend. Fashion gurus from all over Italy, Europe, America, and the world have assembled in Florence. Dance clubs and major piazzas are bustling with activity and there is … Continue reading
Thursday at AEF
It is another inspiring Thursday at AEF. This afternoon, our opera students will engage in an informal conference about the opera, specifically, Il Trovatore di G. Verdi. With the conference led by our fantastic music historian, Ridolfo Tommasi, students can expect an animated and informative discussion. For many of our music students, it is critical … Continue reading
Fashion Week in Florence
Fashion week has arrived in Florence and the streets are buzzing with excitement. Locals are dressed up and tourists from all over the world have come to admire this spectacular celebration of fashion. Italians always seem to be ahead of the game when it comes to fashion, even for casual daily outfits. During fashion week, … Continue reading
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