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With two state-of-the-art Study Centers and longstanding partnerships with local research and higher education institutions, The Italian Academy serves as a gateway for international students and scholars to unlock the wide array of academic resources and opportunities available in Sicily and in the Central Mediterranean region.
Ortigia Study Center
Located on the island of Ortigia, in the 14th-century Palazzo Beneventano del Bosco, set in the most charming square in the city, Piazza Duomo. The late-baroque style palazzo faces the Municipio (Town Hall) and the Duomo (Cathedral), both of which were erected on the ruins of two Greek temples, respectively the temple of Artemis and of Athena. The Piazza Duomo square sits, in fact, on the site of the ancient Greek city’s acropolis (fortified citadel), bearing witness to which is the majestic doric colonnade on the northern side of the cathedral. nclosing a charming courtyard paved in ornate cobblestones, the Palazzo is a perfect example of late baroque architecture.
The building is of great historical importance: seat of the local government during the Spanish domination, in 1798 it hosted the English admiral Horatio Nelson during the Napoleonic Wars (before the battle of Abukir), and in 1806, Ferdinand I, King of the Two Sicilies.
A strategic starting point to explore the island of Sicily and the Mediterranean, while immersing in its cultures.
Inspire
Our mission is to inspire each student to learn by nurturing intercultural understanding and critical thinking immersed in the Mediterranean context, aiming to support a network of global citizens who will contribute to holistic sustainable development and peace.
Connections
By fostering these connections, we believe in the transformative power of international education to create a ripple effect, encouraging a broader understanding and appreciation of global citizenship that transcends borders, and empowers individuals to enact positive change in communities around the world.
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Neapolis Study Center
The Neapolis Study Center is located in the center of the archaeological district of the city of Syracuse (Sicily), adjacent to St. John’s Church, which gives access to its Catacombs network: considered one of the first places of Christian worship in the West.
The historic villa is also adjoining the Archaeological Museum and the Basilica of Our Lady of Tears, while the Greek Theater and the island of Ortygia are at a short walking distance.
The historic villa boasts two acres of lush botanical garden filled with citrus trees, Mediterranean flora, century-old palms, as well as many other exotic plants.
A peaceful oasis in the heart of the ancient city of Syracuse, where students find themselves surrounded by archaeological sites, marvellous architecture and nature.
