Admiring architecture throughout the ages with DiscoverEU

Have you ever considered what you can learn about a city from its buildings? Although Romanian traveller Ivett Dénes has always had an interest in architecture, getting to experience the streets of Rome first-hand gave her a new insight into the city. “It made me want to learn more,” she explained.  “I came home and I researched the Colosseum, learned about Rome and about the houses and buildings. I took photos of the street names and of the houses and palaces I’ve been to, and now I’m researching them.”

The mix of historical architectural styles on display in the Italian capital is what especially impressed Ivett. “It was quite amazing to see Ancient, Baroque, Renaissance and Modern architecture in a city like that,” she remarked. “It was incredible to see so many historical periods mingling together!” Walking around the city gave Ivett the opportunity to consider how Rome has changed over the years. “It has so much culture,” she said. “I felt like I was stepping on history with every step.”

But Ivett gained more than just an appreciation of Italian architecture from her DiscoverEU experience. “I learned that I can do whatever I set my mind to,” she said. “I learned that even if I’m a young girl, I’m not as naïve as others think I am. I also learned that I really can travel abroad. It made me very secure about going away from my family before university.”
 

Updated on Dinsdag, 26/07/2022