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Florence

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January 10th 2008
Spent 3 days in Florence - fantastic city. Girls went on an adventure to find the outlet shops - ended up in the Tuscan countryside train hopping and walking along country roads. Eventually found their way home. Had a great meal at the quaintest Italian ristorante last night - no menu- just what they had on offer. Everyone has been very friendly. Some good shopping done by all the girls - all the ... 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