The 83 Italian Cultural Institutes (IIC) around the world are places for encounter and dialogue for intellectuals and artists, Italians living abroad and anyone wishing to cultivate a relationship with our country. The Institutes purpose is to promote the image of Italy and its culture, both classic and contemporary, through the following activities:
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Organising events with a focus on art, music, cinema, literature, theatre, dance, fashion, design, photography and architecture;
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Offering courses in the Italian language and culture in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages;
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Promoting Italian scientific culture;
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Managing an efficient network of libraries;
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Establishing contacts between Italian and foreign cultural spheres;
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Facilitating an intercultural dialogue founded on democratic principles