Giardino Bardini

Under the Pergolato di Glicini (wisteria pergola).

April 4th 2012
Today was an exciting dy for the ragazzi. We visited the some famous gardens and the galleries in the Palazzo Pitti. After crossing the river Arno, we started at Giardino Bardini - a large garden area at the Villa Bardini that is built on the side of a steep hill. It ascends to Belvedere and there are beautiful views of the city of Firenze to behold. A few drops of rain were the first time ... read more

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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

7th April 2012

anonymous
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That photo is just gorgeous under the wisteria! It all sounds sooo awesome. Have just been reading the last few entries whilst waiting for hot choc and coffee in Cafe in wonthaggi...Florence definately beats this! Enjoy Venice x

7th April 2012

BeltramiBunch
The Beltrami Bunch

Hot Choc in Wonthaggi??
Hey Suze - I've had to order Cafe Americano three times for Sue. You should have seen the look the first guy gave me. I refuse to do this again for the rest of the trip. We only have a few days in Italy left and I cannot have anything upset the baristas...

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