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New Lights for San Giovanni 5th April 2012
Hello Everyone just little new for who’s in Florence on April 5th 2012, it will be held by our Mayor Renzi the inauguration of the new illumination System for Piazza San Giovanni – Duomo of Florence.
Enjoy…!
Getting Married in Florence
Are you wishing to celebrate your Wedding in Florence? It is a really good idea as Florence is one of the most romantic and beautiful cities in the world, the capital of Renaissance, full of art, culture, great cuisine, fashion, history, architecture and music!
Here are some good advices for you from a professional Wedding Planner living and working in Florence: Read the rest of this entry »
Italian Lessons in the University of Florence
Anyone is free to enrol in the University of Florence if courses are still available or have not already started.
The course are of different levels dpending on your present capacity of reading and writing.
Praxis Courses Level A2 ,B1: 36 euros
Levels B2, C1: 52 euros
Special Courses: 52 euros
6-month enrolment in Mediateca activities: 16 euros
For other courses please check out the link of the accademic year. For further information please contact the international relations office at: 055 2757448 or email alessandra.currini@unifi.it
The enrolment center has personal staff to help you for any kind of necessity. The address is:
Course Administration Office – Rotonda del Brunelleschi Via degli Alfani on the corner with Piazza Brunelleschi
Open on: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10.00 a.m.-1.00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday 2 p.m.-4.30 p.m.
Special Indian Cooking lessons
It is always great to learn new recipes especially from different cultures. Well anyone is mad about the Indian cuisine. So why not plan a day or two of cooking lessons? It is very simple, there is one place just perfect for a nice get together with friends and learn some top quality dishes..the Indian style 
The 3 hour lesson guided with the Chef and a very helpful and generous Manager. Along with his wife the Restaurant is run very well. Well organized, lots of space for the customers, very welcoming and delicious food.
So, at the end of the lessons, after a delightful touch of masalas and curries you have the opportunity to eat everything you have prepared! So if you follow the chef’s advise I am sure you will have a delicious meal waiting for you!
Info:
Cost of the lesson is just 25euros per person.
Via Fratelli Rosselli 33, Florence, Tel: 055 355695
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Studying in Italy
Studying abroad may bring to arise many questions. Being a very special experience might bring you to look up a number of doubts running through your mind. Well to be as brief and clear as possible to the most important and essential ones here are a few answers to your doubts!
- Which documents are needed for an enrolment?: Previous documentation of your study experience, the reciept of the payment of the tution fees, if you are a non-EU citizen you need to show the original residential permit, the application form, 2 fotos and your Codice fiscale.
- How do I obtain a codice fiscale? The codice fiscale is a unique identification code needed for university enrolment and for many other administrative purposes. It is issued by the Agenzia delle Entrate of the Italian Ministery of Economy. The only document required for applying is a valid identity card/passport or a residence permit. The code can also be issued by the Italian Embassy or Consulate in your home country.
Befana
Befana is an old woman who goes around giving gifts to children all over Italy on the eve of the Epiphany. She is known to be the candy lady. The tradition is to leave an empty sock hanging near your chimney or in any case in the main hall. The old lady comes and fills it up with sweets. For those kids a little too naughty she leaves a bit of carbon as well .. Although even the carbon she leaves is a candy so lets say she is really generous .
So do not forget! If you are in Italy than do leave an empty sock before going to sleep as long as you can find
