Photos by Natalie Rosenberg (Cornell University), Student Correspondent for CET Florence, Spring 2023
![The Duomo in Florence, Italy within bright blue skies](https://cetacademicprograms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Blog_Florence_Spring-2023_Natalie-Rosenberg_Duomo_700x933.jpg)
The prettiest view of the Duomo! If you are looking for the most picturesque aperitivo spot, check out View on Art.
![A closeup of a five pear ravioli pasta dish from a restaurant in Florence, Italy](https://cetacademicprograms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Blog_Florence_Spring-2023_Natalie-Rosenberg_pear-pasta-food_700x933.jpg)
The famous pear ravioli from La Giostra! This dish is very unique and a must-try for anyone visiting Florence.
![A courtyard inside Pitti Palace with marble statues, fresco paintings on the ceiling in light pastel colors, and fountain with water.](https://cetacademicprograms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Photo3_NatalieRosenberg-768x1024.jpeg)
I went on a field trip with my art history class to Pitti Palace and found the fountain in the courtyard to be stunning. I loved the exhibit we visited and will definitely go back on my own to explore more of the palace as well as Boboli Gardens.
![Three rounds of cheese on display in woven flat baskets at a market in Florence, Italy](https://cetacademicprograms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Blog_Florence_Spring-2023_Natalie-Rosenberg_cheese-at-Santo-Spirito-market_700x933.jpg)
At the Santo Spirito Sunday market, I bought some cheese! The rinds were covered in flowers, making the cheese pretty to look at as well as taste delicious. I got the pink one!
![Four CET Florence students smiling while sitting along the edge of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy](https://cetacademicprograms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Blog_Florence_Spring-2023_Natalie-Rosenberg_CET-trip-to-Rome-Trevi-Fountain_700x933.jpg)
My friends and I went on the CET trip to Rome which was so much fun! Here we are after tossing a coin in the Trevi Fountain to make a wish.
![Little cups filled with yellow oil numbered on paper placemats, thinly green apple slices in the middle, and black napkins on a table](https://cetacademicprograms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Blog_Florence_Spring-2023_Natalie-Rosenberg_oil-tasting-with-Food-and-culture-class_700x933.jpg)
In my Food and Culture class, we did an EVOO tasting. It was interesting to taste the difference between the pure, high-quality oil and the bad quality oil. We ate the green apple pieces to cleanse our palettes.
![The hands of CET Florence students rolling out sheets of yellow dough to make pasta](https://cetacademicprograms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Photo7_NatalieRosenberg-768x1024.jpeg)
My friends and I attended the cooking class organized by CET! We made a three-course meal, and my favorite dish to make was the fresh pasta. After a couple hours of cooking, we enjoyed every bite of the meal we cooked.
![Two CET Florence students with sunglasses sitting along the ledge in front of Arno River on a sunny day](https://cetacademicprograms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Blog_Florence_Spring-2023_Natalie-Rosenberg_CET-students-along-Arno-River_700x933.jpg)
Sunny days in Florence are the best! My friend and I went for a pretty walk along the Arno one morning, stopping for brunch along the way.
![The inside of Palazzo Medici Riccardi with frescos and intricate designs on the walls with accents of gold, red, blue, green art](https://cetacademicprograms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Blog_Florence_Spring-2023_Natalie-Rosenberg_Palazzo-Medici-Riccardi-with-Medici-History-Class_700x933.jpg)
This photo was taken at Palazzo Medici Riccardi, a Medici family palace in the heart of the city. I loved the intricate ceiling as well as the art on the walls. I visited this palace with my Medici history class.
![The view of Florence from the top of the Duomo](https://cetacademicprograms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Blog_Florence_Spring-2023_Natalie-Rosenberg_Duomo-views-from-top_700x933.jpg)
Lastly, I climbed the Duomo, an organized CET excursion. This is the view from the top – it was stunning! I recommend going on a clear day, and be prepared to climb a lot of stairs.