Accademia Europea di Firenze is proud to announce that one of its students, Fayrah Stylianopoulos from Elon University, has participated in the second edition of the literary competition “Grand Tour: Stories About Florence and Italy,” promoted by AACUPI (Association of American College and University Programs in Italy) in collaboration with the Gabinetto Scientifico Letterario G. P. Vieusseux.

At Accademia Europea di Firenze, sustainability is not just a word—it is a way of thinking, living, and learning. Last week marked a significant moment in our ongoing journey toward environmental responsibility: we held our Carbon Literacy Course, offered not only to students but to our staff and faculty as well.

Florence has always been a city where art, history, and culture converge to create something truly extraordinary. It is a place where the past speaks to the present, where every street corner echoes with the legacy of great masters, and where artistic excellence is a way of life. Among its many cultural institutions, Accademia Europea di Firenze (AEF) stands out as a beacon of musical and artistic education, offering students from around the world the opportunity to develop their talents in a city that has inspired countless generations of artists.

A few steps from the Duomo, in via Cavour, one of the main streets of Florence, stands Palazzo Niccolini, our school headquarters. We have already told you about the stories that have taken place between its walls, but what do we know about the great Tuscan dramatist after whom this building is named?

Living and studying in Florence, a city steeped in history and art, means experiencing harmony and beauty first-hand. The AEF logo represents this sense of balance, with the Brunelleschi's Dome inscribed in the square and the circle of the Vitruvian Man, and the lettering positioned respecting the proportions of the golden section.