Founded in 1978, the Italian Cultural Institute (Istituto Italiano di Cultura, or IIC) in San Francisco is an official branch of the Italian government, dedicated to the promotion of the Italian language and culture in the United States through the organization of cultural events.

Central to the Istituto's mission is a constant effort to encourage the understanding and enjoyment of Italian culture by the diverse audiences present in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Istituto's greater geographical jurisdiction.

INNOVIT - the first Italian Culture & Innovation Hub in the World conceived by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs - is the new home of the Institute. Come visit us at 710 Sansome Street, San Francisco.

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