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NYU Florence student Kara Duca addresses a question to Italian President Giorgio Napolitano at a forum to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Italian unification held at Palazzo Vecchio on 12 May 2011

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Villa La Pietra is the jewel in the crown of New York University's global program. Bequeathed to NYU in 1994 by Sir Harold Acton, the Florentine study abroad campus consists of 5 historic villas and 57 acres of gardens and olive groves. Villa La Pietra, the Acton Collection, and the Garden are maintained as they were by the Acton family and serve as an inspiration to all who live and study on the campus.


Upcoming Events



Coming up soon ....
The Season
A summer celebration of creative collaboration and exploration conducted throughout the grounds of Villa la Pietra and its extraordinary and scenographic gardens. From Shakespeare, to Goldoni, from Documentaries to Ballet, our program is to be announced soon.
Dates: June 15 though June 28  
Location: Villa La Pietra Garden and Palazzo Strozzi