Pietralata
This type of state-built, spontaneous construction was created to relocate displaced Romans.
What is a borgata
This is the informal nickname for the Bangladeshi neighborhood in Rome.
What is Banglatown
This unlikely material forms the foundation of Venice, driven deep into the mud to support buildings.
What are trees
This local group contributes to the funding of the Milan Duomo’s ongoing renovations through donations and support.
Who are Milanese residents
This person narrowly avoided jail time in Venice by walking around the pole.
Who is Michael
Pietralata lacks this typical feature found in most traditional Roman neighborhoods.
What is a piazza/square
This Roman emperor built a mausoleum in Torpignattara that later became the resting place of his mother, Saint Helen.
Who is Constantine
Once a practical way to navigate canals, this form of transport is now mostly used by tourists.
What are gondolas
The Milan Duomo is a prime example of this dramatic, ornate architectural style.
What is Gothic
This word is screamed at you when you make a mistake, making it the best (and funniest) reaction.
What is SHAME
Opened in 1985, this transportation development finally connected Pietralata to Rome’s city center.
What is the metro
This is the name of the film we watched that explores life in Torpignattara.
What is Bangla
This country installed many of the decorative railings along Venice’s canals during its control of the city.
What is Austria
Milan is often described as this kind of city due to its focus on fashion, finance, and contemporary design.
This person is referred to as the “Umbrella Bandit.”
Who is Olivia
Aside from living in borgate, residents addressed the housing crisis by building this on their own.
What is self-built housing
Many Roman Bangladeshis hope to relocate to this city, which they associate with greater opportunity.
What is London
This is the formal name for the island, often referred to as “Peasant Island.”
What is St. Erasmus
These tall buildings, common in Milan’s skyline, are largely absent in Rome due to preservation laws.
What are skyscrapers
This cocktail is what Phaim is tricked into drinking.
What is an aperol spritz
In the early 20th century, many Romans were relocated to Pietralata from this area of the city.
What is the city center
This is the name of the school we visited in Torpignattara, known for its diverse student population.
What is Carlo Pisacane School
Venice doesn’t have traditional piazzas; instead, public squares in the city are called this.
What are campi
In 2026, Milan will co-host this major international sporting event.
What are the Olympics
Venice is a ___.
What is a fish