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Roma

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July 12th 2008
Hey everyone! We are ending our time in Rome as of tomorrow. It's been mind blowing here, with all the history and delicious foods in constant view. I'm looking forward to seeing Assisi tomorrow though. It will be nice to take a break in the countryside where there are few cars and busy centers bustling around with people. Love to all! Malia and Pam ... 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