Santa Croce Basilica

Florence

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October 2nd 2007
I think this was my favorite city in terms of the beauty. I loved the architecture and the layout of the city. You also don't realize how many famous people came out of this area until you really study the history and check out all the monuments. There isn't a whole lot to do but there's definitely a lot to see. ... read more

Europe » Italy » Tuscany » Florence

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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