Italy is credited as being the birthplace of the Renaissance and host to artistic masterpieces whereas California is more typically known for beaches and national parks. When in Rome you see museums, art, and churches. Even the smallest churches in Rome have many walls of art everywhere that the public can see and take pictures of.
Many teenagers growing up often have a fixation with the idea of traveling. The outside world beyond West Covina isn’t always as familiar and people may be surprised when hit with culture shock. As someone who recently traveled to Rome , here are some Italian customs and features people in California may be especially shocked by. All photos by April Vasquez
Californians are used to seeing elevators begin at level 1, while in Rome all elevators start at level 0 or more, bizarrely negative numbers. This is because many elevators are a lot smaller, slower, and more creatively designed while California’s elevators tend to be bigger and faster.
