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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 establis... [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 establis... [read more] Blog: On to Florence....
Date: January 22nd 2012
Arrived by train on a late Monday morning and very happy that our hotel, Hotel Faenza, was within walking distance of the train station yet on a very quiet street. It was close to most of the attractions with lots of nearby restaurants. One we really enjoyed was Enzo & Piero. Once again, I can not say enough about the food. The best tenderloins ever! And do not forget gelato. On our way to see ... read more
Date: January 22nd 2012
Arrived by train on a late Monday morning and very happy that our hotel, Hotel Faenza, was within walking distance of the train station yet on a very quiet street. It was close to most of the attractions with lots of nearby restaurants. One we really enjoyed was Enzo & Piero. Once again, I can not say enough about the food. The best tenderloins ever! And do not forget gelato. On our way to see ... read more
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