P1010465

Old Rome

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May 22nd 2008
Just spent my first full day in Rome, and despite all my fears to the contrary, I had a great time! SO much walking, but as long as I can stand up tomorrow, it was worth it. I was able to wash clothes last night, took a good 3 hours of my time but it did happen. One thing though—when people give directions in this city, it seems they always (ie the 3 times I’ve asked) underestimate the amount ... 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