Gonzaga in Florence, was established in 1963. This program accepts both Gonzaga and non-Gonzaga students for the full academic year, semester or summer.
2024 marked the 60th year of Zags finding community, friendship, and transformation through our program. More than 300 guests united in Florence in May to celebrate. Explore memories on our 60th Anniversary site.
The city of Florence was chosen because of its tradition as the intellectual and artistic center of both the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. It also was the student home of Aloysius Gonzaga. Its libraries, museums, churches and monuments provide today's students with unique opportunities for understanding the forces which shaped European civilization.
Gonzaga in Florence is located in the center of Florence not far from the Duomo and looks onto the Giardino dei Semplici, a 16th-century garden created by the Medici family. It is a few steps from Fra Angelico's frescoes painted for the San Marco monastery and from Michelangelo's David housed in the Galleria dell'Academia.
Gonzaga in Florence, which is housed in the Mozilo Center, provides students with all the facilities required for learning and socializing. The school is wired with the latest technology which includes a free wi-fi. In addition, the center's Martin Library collection consists of over 10,000 volumes. For research, students have also access to Gonzaga University's Spokane campus Foley Library resources and databases. A student lounge and fitness center are located on the lower level.
