Sights

Florence

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May 26th 2008
Bonjourno! We had lots to write about but then realized that the pictures say it all. We had a fabulous weekend in Florence and enjoyed greats sights, views, food and great wine! We were fortunate to have sunny weather for most of the weekend and more fortunate to have attended three free concerts on Sunday. We heard Bach works performed on the organ, opera in the park and the Chapman University ... 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