Cicognini National Boarding School

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Cicognini National Boarding School
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Facade of the Cicognini National Boarding School
Location
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Italy
Coordinates43°52′44″N 11°05′38″E / 43.8788°N 11.0938°E / 43.8788; 11.0938Coordinates: 43°52′44″N 11°05′38″E / 43.8788°N 11.0938°E / 43.8788; 11.0938
Information
TypePrivate primary and secondary school
Religious affiliation(s)Catholicism
DenominationJesuits
Established1692; 330 years ago (1692)

The Cicognini National Boarding School is a private Catholic primary and secondary school located in Prato, Tuscany, Italy. Established by the Jesuits in c. 1692, the school is the oldest school in the city and follows the legacy of Francesco Cicognini.

Boarding school history[]

The Cicognini National Boarding School of Prato is the oldest educational institution in the city. Founded in 1692 by Jesuit priests, it was the center of culture in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, the Kingdom of Italy, and the Italian Republic. Cicognini National Boarding School remains a cultural and training centre for Italy, with significant influence in Tuscany and the metropolitan area of Prato-Florence-Pistoia.

Interior[]

The school contains a theater dedicated to Gabriele D'Annunzio, with frescoes decorating the ceiling and stage. The school also houses the Chapel of the Boarders, with a Baroque altar, Madonna, organ, and paintings. The school's refectory is decorated by frescoes as well, and its reception room has a painting dedicated to Gabriele D'Annunzio.

Notable alumni[]

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