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Venice

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October 8th 2005
What some people will do in the name of tourism! San Marco piazza is without question the best thing to see in Venice. The laid back feel of the city combined with the amazing wealth and history make it a great place to see. Expensive to visit though! I walked around pretty much the whole time I was here. There were so many shops everywhere. The shop windows were amazing. Owners must know they've ... read more

Europe » Italy » Veneto » Venice

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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