Università di Macerata

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June 4th 2007

Published: August 10th 2007

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Macerata

We drove down to Macerata, where a pretty awesome university resides. We first toured the University (that is after we found our 6 lost companions -- of course, getting lost on the random elevators that take you higher up in the city). I can't even imagine going to a university such as that. I could be nothing but inspired in these classrooms -- completely surrounded by breath-taking artwork. Reference the pictures -- the tour-guide told me to lock up the Aula Magna -- the picture shows the key to that room. I absolutely loved this University. We then toured Lo Sferisterio, which is now used as a place for opere and music concerts. more info: Sferisterio. I believe it used to be a place where they would play a version of some sort of handball. After that, we made way to the Teatro Lauro Rossi -- coolest thing was the completely flat ceiling, that was painted to look differently. Then -- the best part: the wine tasting! We walked to a enoteca, which is in these what are now tunnels. I think the town was built up on these old streets, so now they are tunnels. The area is used now

Aula Magna

a rather neat classroom

as a public space, and while we were there, there was a children's art display. These tunnels are also filled with ovens where people used to bake their bread. At the wine tasting, we had a bunch of snacks of pieces of bread with different cured meats mmm delizioso! After this wine tasting, we had free time to explore the city, but by that point it had started to rain (of course) and all the shops were closed. So we asked around and eventually made it to a little pizza place and bakery. I did, however, buy a LOT of stuff at this lil' shop that sold magazines, newspapers and other random touristy things. I probably spent the most money there. I think I went back in 3 times :D the best part: POCKET COFFEE! It is liquid espresso, surrounded by crushed espresso beans, covered in chocolate. mmmm, I wish they were sold here. probably better that it isn't. After we were done in Macerata, we went to two different shoe factories: FABI and Eurosuoles. They were memorable, to say the least. I enjoyed myself, but I'm not sure if everyone else did. After getting back to the hotel, and