Close up of Replica
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Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI establi... [read more]
Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI establi... [read more] Blog: A EuroTraveler Sojourn to the Galleria dell' Accademia to see Michelangelo's David: Absolute Perfection!
Date: January 25th 2009
Another profound and wondrous moment in my life was to gaze up at the David, a colossal sculpture of perfection, without question, and beauty! Actually, it's quite humbling to stand before another Michelangelo masterpiece and be moved so spiritually, so intellectually, so artistically. I have waited 18 years since college days of attending art history courses and writing my final paper on this mag ... read more
Date: January 25th 2009
Another profound and wondrous moment in my life was to gaze up at the David, a colossal sculpture of perfection, without question, and beauty! Actually, it's quite humbling to stand before another Michelangelo masterpiece and be moved so spiritually, so intellectually, so artistically. I have waited 18 years since college days of attending art history courses and writing my final paper on this mag ... read more
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I am an aspiring world traveler who hopes to experience the many cultures of Europe. As I travel, I love to take pictures and journal my experiences so I never forget a memory. These postings are tales from memorable European adventures thus far. Enjoy reading about the exciting places we visited, the hotels and villas we stayed in and finally, the amazing food we enjoyed. Also, be sure to visit theeurotraveler.com and check out the various links and resources to help you plan your next European holiday. Our adventures began a few years ago and will continue long into th... full info
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