Ferrari

Italy, Italians, Ice cream & Pizza

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February 24th 2008
Rome. We seriously wanted more time here, but we're running a tight schedule. Still, we managed to fit in a lot of sightseeing. We toured the Colosseum (after dodging the 'unofficial' tour guides). Amazing stuff! As our guide said, watching Gladiator really gives you a feel for the place. We also looked through the Museo del Risorgmento (half art, half museum) and stood in awe of the giant monume ... read more

Europe » Italy » Lazio » Rome

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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