Coffee is a key part of the Italian culture, but instead of simply spending your trip sipping cappuccini on terraces, why not get a taste for life on the other side of the bar? Florence's Espresso Academyoffers a range of courses including basic, intensive and café latte art, while the Terzi Coffee School in Emilia Romagna offers intimate workshops in small groups.

And if you're really serious about coffee,Florence Culinary School offers up to four weeks of lessons - or evenbarista internships for those with Italian language skills. Italian pasta is truly an art; there are over a hundred varieties, and each one pairs best with a certain type of sauce. 

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