Centuries of History and Art have left this city with a unique heritage in the world. Its streets and squares, palaces and churches in which Middle Ages and Renaissance alternate and blend harmoniously together are witness to a glorious past. While Florence carefully maintains its Renaissance architecture and culture, it is not locked in time; the city pulses with life from scurrying students in the university quarter to the businessmen who whiz by on Vespas. The rich artistic heritage, the numerous cultural events and beauty of the surroundings make Florence one of the world's most beautiful cities and a unique centre of attraction for visitors from all over the world.

Milan's pace of life is quicker than most Italian cities. Milan, the style capital of Italy, is an elegant city with its wide, tree-lined boulevards and graceful architecture. With nearly two million inhabitants, it is not only the economic, financial and banking capital of Italy but also brings to mind culture, La Scala, fashion, Italian design and technology. But above all Milan is a young city! There are many aspects of Milan, which make it a stimulating place: the dynamic nightlife, the characteristic atmosphere of the Navigli, the central streets with their shop windows, the fashion and the intense cultural life.

The cradle of Western civilisation, Rome's history stretches back over 2,500 years. Ancient and modern, past and present sit side by side in the "Eternal City" - from the ruins of the Colisseum to the artistic treasures of the Vatican Museums to its status as one of Europe's most important centres of fashion, media and industry, Rome is a simply breathtaking destination and an ideal place in which to learn Italian in Italy.