Florence is a city of culture: Culture of the past with its infinite examples of Renaissance splendor; culture of the present showcased in exhibitions of contemporary painting, sculpture, cinema, and fashion. The Koinè Center is headquartered in the historic center of Florence, between Piazza Duomo and Piazza Santa Croce (bus 14 or 23 from the main train station or 10 minutes on foot). The address is Via de' Pandolfini, 27. It's just a few hundred meters from the Sant'Ambrogio market and the flea market. Many popular bars and restaurants are found in this area, and the University of Florence and the largest public libraries in the city are within walking distance.

The classes of the Koinè Centre are held in Palazzo Borghese, a Renaissance palace completely rebuilt in the 19th century in the neoclassical style by Prince Borghese. A bar/restaurant in the centre is open from 8:00 to 15:00, offering students breakfast and lunch at reduced prices. There is a collection of more than 100 films on VHS available for students’ use in the afternoon. Moreover a fax and an E-mail service is available in the school office, and an Internet point that the students can use with a card sold at the office. A wine and gourmet information office named Vinarium is available to recommend restaurants and advise you on the purchase of Tuscan wines as well as offer wine tastings, cookery courses and visits to farms.
On the first day students will receive a folder containing the monthly program of activities and excursions, a small guide with useful addresses in Florence, and a list of exhibitions, concerts and other cultural events which will take place during the course. Furthermore, every student will receive a Koinè card which will allow them free entrance to discoteques and reduced prices at bars and theatres.