Istituto Maffei, officially called Liceo Statale 'Scipione Maffei', is one of the oldest

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s in

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. It is situated in the center of

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in northern Italy. It is a

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, with students who focus on the classics and can choose different paths: communication, or languages. Students who choose the first path study

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and

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and

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and

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. Students who, on the other hand choose the second path study the same subjects (apart from

) plus some other modern languages like

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. It was officially founded in 1808 under the name "Liceo con Convitto", although it was actually already in operation in 1805. Then in 1867 it was renamed "Regio Liceo

Scipione Maffei Francesco Scipione Maffei (; 1 June 1675 – 11 February 1755) was an Italian writer and art critic, author of many articles and plays. An antiquarian with a humanist education whose publications on Etruscan antiquities stand as incunables o ...

", after an Italian writer and art critic, author of many articles and plays.

War period

One of the most important periods in its history is the

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. At that time both teachers and students wanted Italy to take part in that war, but when the conflict started, the school experienced difficulty caused by economic problems for teachers and the fear of fighting for many students. Eighty students and one teacher, named Enrico Sicher, died during Austrian attacks. They are now commemorated with a plaque in the school.

The school today

The school classes are currently divided into two different buildings in Via Abramo Massalongo 4 and in Via Sebastiano Venier 6. The school hosts a

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, containing examples of antique experimental instruments. There is also an antique library holding about 25,000 volumes including both historical and modern books.

Honors

On December 14, 2004, Italian president

Carlo Azeglio Ciampi Carlo Azeglio Ciampi (; 9 December 1920 – 16 September 2016) was an Italian politician, statesman and banker who was the President of Italy from 1999 to 2006 and the Prime Minister of Italy from 1993 to 1994. A World War II veteran, C ...

presented to the school the Gold Medal for meritorious school, culture and art.

References

External links

Official website
{{Authority control Liceo classico Schools in Veneto Education in Verona

War period

The school today

Honors

See also

References

External links