{"id":24269,"date":"2024-07-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themesh.art\/venues\/iic-istituto-italiano-di-cultura-messico\/"},"modified":"2025-05-07T09:51:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T15:51:06","slug":"iic-istituto-italiano-di-cultura-messico","status":"publish","type":"venues","link":"https:\/\/themesh.art\/en\/venues\/iic-istituto-italiano-di-cultura-messico\/","title":{"rendered":"IIC Istituto Italiano di Cultura Messico"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Istituto Italiano di Cultura (IIC) in Mexico City is an Italian cultural institute located at Avenida Francisco Sosa, a few steps from the Z\u00f3calo of Coyoac\u00e1n. It was established in 1953 and has been a significant cultural hub in the city ever since. The institute is part of the network of Italian cultural institutes abroad, dedicated to promoting Italian culture in Mexico.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Avenida Francisco Sosa, Coyoac\u00e1n, Mexico City.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>History<\/strong>: Founded in 1953, it moved to its current location in 1976, acquiring a colonial-style building that was previously the residence of the Polish and Belgian ambassadors.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Mission<\/strong>: To promote Italian culture, support contemporary Italian creativity, and foster dialogue and collaboration between Italy and Mexico through cultural, academic, and artistic exchanges.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Activities<\/strong>: Organizes concerts, exhibitions, film festivals, literary meetings, congresses, and workshops. It also offers Italian language courses at various levels, including certification exams from prestigious Italian universities.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Facilities<\/strong>: The institute includes a library, &#8220;Gaspara Stampa,&#8221; which is the largest Italian library in Mexico, available for public consultation.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Events<\/strong>: Recent events include concerts, such as Mikhail Hallak&#8217;s performance of works by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms, and the Italian Film Week, featuring various Italian films.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Courses and Certifications<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Italian Language Courses<\/strong>: Offered at different levels, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Classes are both in-person and online, and students can choose their preferred schedule.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Certifications<\/strong>: The institute provides certification exams for Italian as a second language, recognized by the University for Foreigners of Siena (CILS) and the University for Foreigners of Perugia (CELI).<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cultural and Educational Initiatives<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Cultural Events<\/strong>: The institute hosts a variety of cultural events, including concerts, exhibitions, and film screenings, often in collaboration with local cultural institutions.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Educational Programs<\/strong>: Provides courses in Italian language and culture, as well as other subjects like gastronomy, wine, literature, and Latin.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The IIC in Mexico City is a vibrant cultural center, actively promoting Italian culture and fostering cultural exchange between Italy and Mexico.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Istituto Italiano di Cultura (IIC) in Mexico City is an Italian cultural institute located at Avenida Francisco Sosa, a few steps from the Z\u00f3calo of Coyoac\u00e1n. 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