The Italian Cultural Institute, London ( it,
Istituto Italiano di Cultura
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura, the Italian Cultural Institute in English, is a worldwide non-profit organization created by the Italian government. It promotes Italian culture and is involved in the teaching of the Italian language. The creati ...
) is based at 39
Belgrave Square
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in
Belgravia
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Belgravia was known as the 'Five Fields' during the Tudor Period, and became a dang ...
,
London
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. The institute promotes
Italian
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* Anything of, from, or related to the people of Italy over the centuries
** Italians, an ethnic group or simply a citizen of the Italian Republic or Italian Kingdom
** Italian language, a Romance language
*** Regional Ita ...
culture and organises events at its own premises including exhibitions, concerts and meetings. It also supports the learning of Italian language through the set-up of group lessons. It deals with many activities elsewhere in
UK. There are a library, an internal café and other facilities available for those who are involved in its activities. Various types of membership are available for individuals and organisations.
References
External links
Italian Cultural Institute website
Italian culture
Culture in London
Cultural and educational buildings in London
Cultural organisations based in London
Cultural promotion organizations
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