Discovering Florence: Culture and Lifestyle of its Neighborhoods

This course aims to give insight into Florentine society through historical and socio-cultural analysis of its neighborhoods, traditions, problems, and daily life through markets, crafts, sports, and folkloric events.

Special attention will be given to the analysis of modern social structure and the effects of tourism. Local organizations working in the area to make Florence a welcoming, friendly city that is attentive to new energy resources will also be analyzed.

The final part of the course will show the nightlife of the Medici city with its lights and shadows.