Academies/Institutes

Since opening its doors in 1894, the American Academy of Rome has supported innovative artists, writers, and scholars living and working together in a dynamic international community.

Situated atop the Janiculum Hills of Rome, the position of the Spanish Academy gives visitors a sweeping, panoramic view of the city below.

Founded in 1929 with the aim of promoting Egyptian, Arab and African culture in Italy, the Egyptian Academy holds Arab music concerts, lectures, art exhibitions, conferences and fun educational classes for children.

The German Academy awards a prestigious fellowship to 10 promising German talents who receive a studio, living space, and access to Roman institutions.

Founded in 1925, the Swedish Institute in Rome is a veritable hub of classical research.

The Japan Cultural Institute in Rome promotes Japanese Culture through a variety of programs and activities and create a link between Italy and Japan.

Rome's Circolo Scandinavo is a historic cultural foundation that houses the work of Nordic Artists.

The institute offers Russian language courses and Italian language courses for Russians as well as information about vacations to Russia and organized tour trips to Moscow and St. Petersburg.