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I traveled around Italy during my first Erasmus, and it was basically a trip through history with amazing food. I got to see the ancient ruins in Rome, get lost in the canals in Venice, and check out the more modern vibe in Milan. Every city felt completely different, and the pizza was a highlight for sure.

Venice

Gondolas navigating the narrow canals of Venice.

Gondolas navigating the narrow canals of Venice.

View of the Grand Canal with gondolas and boats passing by.

View of the Grand Canal with gondolas and boats passing by.

Colorful waterfront buildings lining the Grand Canal.

Colorful waterfront buildings lining the Grand Canal.

Night by the Rialto Bridge, enjoying the lively atmosphere.

Night by the Rialto Bridge, enjoying the lively atmosphere.

At the gondola service pier with a view of the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute.

At the gondola service pier with a view of the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute.

Sitting on a bridge at night with Venice’s canals glowing in the background.

Sitting on a bridge at night with Venice’s canals glowing in the background.

Giving a thumbs-up at the entrance bridge to Venice.

Giving a thumbs-up at the entrance bridge to Venice.

Taking a break with a slice of pizza in hand.

Taking a break with a slice of pizza in hand.

Relaxing by a quiet side canal in Venice.

Relaxing by a quiet side canal in Venice.

Standing on the Rialto Bridge with the Grand Canal stretching behind.

Standing on the Rialto Bridge with the Grand Canal stretching behind.

Rome

Inside St. Peter’s Basilica, surrounded by grand architecture and intricate details.

Inside St. Peter’s Basilica, surrounded by grand architecture and intricate details.

The fountain at St. Peter’s Square with the colonnades embracing the crowd.

The fountain at St. Peter’s Square with the colonnades embracing the crowd.

Castel Sant’Angelo standing tall under the Roman sun.

Castel Sant’Angelo standing tall under the Roman sun.

Walking through St. Peter’s Square, framed by Bernini’s majestic colonnades.

Walking through St. Peter’s Square, framed by Bernini’s majestic colonnades.

Standing by the statue of Victor Emmanuel II at the Altare della Patria.

Standing by the statue of Victor Emmanuel II at the Altare della Patria.

First glimpse of the Colosseum from the street view.

First glimpse of the Colosseum from the street view.

Another view inside St. Peter’s Basilica, admiring the scale and beauty.

Another view inside St. Peter’s Basilica, admiring the scale and beauty.

Sitting in front of the Colosseum, soaking in the history.

Sitting in front of the Colosseum, soaking in the history.

Standing in front of the Pantheon, one of the best-preserved ancient Roman buildings.

Standing in front of the Pantheon, one of the best-preserved ancient Roman buildings.

Crowds gathered at the Trevi Fountain, waiting to toss a coin and make a wish.

Crowds gathered at the Trevi Fountain, waiting to toss a coin and make a wish.

Milan

Sitting on the sidewalk late at night, watching the quiet streets of Milan.

Sitting on the sidewalk late at night, watching the quiet streets of Milan.

Walking near the Milan Cathedral at night.

Walking near the Milan Cathedral at night.

Inside a classic wooden Milan tram.

Inside a classic wooden Milan tram.

Enjoying gelato inside a shop.

Enjoying gelato inside a shop.

A cheesy slice of pizza served with a can of Pepsi.

A cheesy slice of pizza served with a can of Pepsi.

Night view of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

Night view of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

Walking through a narrow Milan street in daylight.

Walking through a narrow Milan street in daylight.

With friends at a pizza shop, ready to eat.

With friends at a pizza shop, ready to eat.

Full view of the illuminated Milan Cathedral at night.

Full view of the illuminated Milan Cathedral at night.

Night street view of Milan’s historic buildings.

Night street view of Milan’s historic buildings.

Let them

Let them speak.

People talked a lot, but in the end the results stayed and that’s what really mattered.

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