IHSI 2026 Conference Address: Università degli Studi di Firenze - Plesso Santa Teresa Address: Via della Mattonaia, 14, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy (Google Maps) Conference Reception: 19:30 - 22:00, Monday February 24, 2025 Location: Atto di Vito Mollica Address: via del Corso 6, Florence, 50122, Italy (Google Maps)	City of Florence (Source: Viator Discover Italy)
The University of Florence has its origins in the Studium Generale that the Florentine republic decided to establish in 1321.   The disciplines taught at the time were civil and canon law, literature and medicine. Many famous names were called upon as lecturers: Giovanni Boccaccio was commissioned to give lectures on the Divina Commedia. More information about here. Florence, capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, is home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. One of its most iconic sights is the Duomo, a cathedral with a terracotta-tiled dome engineered by Brunelleschi and a bell tower by Giotto. The Galleria dell'Accademia displays Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture. The Uffizi Gallery exhibits Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus” and da Vinci’s “Annunciation.”	David is a masterpiece of Italian Renaissance sculpture in marble created from 1501 to 1504 by Michelangelo. (Source: Discover Italy by Alitalia)

Recommended Hotels: 

A lot of accommodations can be found in Florence, including B&Bs, hostels and apartments. Here a list some options:

A. FH55 Hotel Calzaiuoli (4 Stars)
Address: Via Calzaiuoli 6, Florence, FI, 50122
Website: https://www.guestreservations.com/fh-hotel-calzaiuoli

B. Orto De Medici Hotel (5 Stars)
Address: Via San Gallo 30, Florence, FI, 50129
Website: https://www.guestreservations.com/orto-de-medici-hotel

Transportation - Directions: How to reach Florence University from Florence Airport (FLA)
The city has its own international airport (Amerigo Vespucci) and Pisa International Airport is just 50 km away.  Florence is a major high-speed railway hub with trains leaving regularly for the whole of Italy. Florence is located on the main Italian motorway, the A1, which connects Milan and Naples.

The fastest way to get from Florence Airport (FLR) to University of Florence is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs €18 - €22. More information here.

By Train:
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is the main station in Florence. It is located in the city centre and is a major transport hub on the Milan-Naples line, well connected to major Italian cities by high-speed train. Regional trains also arrive and depart from Santa Maria Novella several times per hour, connecting Florence to other cities in Tuscany. There are also inter-regional and international trains.

Florence, Italy

For over a millennium, Florence has been a global icon of beauty. Even its lesser-known neighborhoods are a delight. Florence is cradle of the Renaissance and the world capital of art in the 15th century, it boasts one of the oldest historic centres and some of the most famous museums in the world, as well as one of the most iconic and distinctive landscapes as far as the eye can see. Everything in Florence is spectacular: from the shops to the streets that lead to the hills overlooking the most touristy areas, from the most authentic and popular neighbourhoods, just outside the historic centre, to the monuments that exhibit its soul.

Standing tall at the heart of historic Florence, the spectacular Duomo marks the spot for Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Featuring beautiful terracotta roles, this dome is the most iconic symbol in Florence and one of the largest churches in Europe. Also known as the Duomo Cathedral, this majestic structure set the scene for the Italian Renaissance and went on to inspire a legion of architects and artists on the continent. Moreover, the cathedral was built in dedication to the Virgin of Flowers and remains an important landmark for both locals and tourists. In fact, the nearby bell tower and baptistery are both among the most visited attractions in the city. The Duomo is the most recognizable building in Florence and a must see on a visit to the city.

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (il Duomo) (Source: Discover Italy by Alitalia)

The city that symbolizes the Renaissance, Florence is the home to one of the most important museums in the world, the majestic Uffizi Gallery, it enthrals with its architectural treasures, historic churches, art galleries brimming with masterpieces, and romantic bridges crossing the Arno. The banks of the Florentine river themselves offer splendid views, and all around rise the magical Tuscan hills. Here, the artistic heritage is unparalleled, or nearly unparalleled in the world, but we feast in honour of the noble and varied Tuscan traditions of gastronomy and wine-making. 

Uffizi Florence (Source: Discover Italy by Alitalia)