The Perks Of Studying In The Center Of Rome

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Kathryn Sommer
 December 4, 2015

How lucky am I to study in a school that is located directly across from the Castel Sant’Angelo? A program that is five minutes away from the Vatican, and approximately ten minutes away from the Pantheon?

When studying in the center of Rome, I highly recommend going on short excursions in between classes or after school, as everything is so close to the IES Abroad Center. I walk by the Vatican and Castel Sant’Angelo on my way to school every day, across the Ponte Sant’Angelo even. And if I want to eat one of the best gelatos in Rome, one of the best gelatos is located right by the Pantheon – Don Nino is truly a must-try!

**Alt text:** Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome at dusk, its circular stone walls lit by warm lights, with statues, lampposts, and a crowd gathered in the foreground beneath a blue evening sky.

     

Stone statue of a winged angel atop Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome, silhouetted against a clear blue sky, with rigging lines and the fortress walls visible below.

     

Gelato in a brioche bun with the Pantheon in the background.

Castel Sant'Angelo                   Sant'Angelo                               Don Nino Gelato

Looking up at Pantheon's curved wall against a blue sky with clouds.

     

Interior of the Pantheon in Rome, showing the coffered dome and central oculus letting in natural light.

     

St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, with its large dome and central obelisk under a clear blue sky.

The Pantheon                            The World-Famous Cupola      The Vatican

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Kathryn Sommer

My name is Kathryn Sommer and I study at Haverford College, a small school right outside of Philadelphia. I am a premed student majoring in biology, though I also have a passion for art, especially drawing and photography, both of which I enjoy the most when traveling. I was fortunate enough to grow up traveling the world, mainly Europe, as I was born and raised in Germany. On one of my shorter trips in my childhood, I have visited Rome and I cannot wait to get to know the city, the culture, and the people better.

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