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Georgetown University invites you to discover Villa Le Balze, where carefully preserved history and beauty meet world-class teaching and scholarship in the hills high above Florence, Italy. Through its commitment to academic excellence, holistic student learning and development, and faculty and alumni engagement – the Villa supports Georgetown’s mission and identity as a student-centered research university.
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The Tuscan Tradition of Carnevale di Viareggio: An Exploration of Italian Culture
April 7th, 2025
Just a short train ride away from Florence you’ll find the town of Viareggio, whose calming waves invite tourists all year round. However, there’s one time of year when the quaint beach town turns into a mile-long party – Carnevale.…
The Scents of Time: Visiting Florence’s Historic Pharmacy
March 3rd, 2025
The scent might hit you before anything else – a mix of fresh herbs, aged wood, and something floral yet familiar. When you step inside the Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella…
Placing the Pieces and People Together
December 17th, 2024
The students stepped into a world of Florentine mosaics, a craft as intricate as the city itself.…
Guitar Notes and Garden Roots
November 27th, 2024
Villa Le Balze’s newest connection with the larger community of Florence is a friendship that bridges together music, nature, and community. In April……
