The Lost City of Pompeii

Totally devasted by the eruption of Vesuvius (in the background) in 74AD, much of the city is perfectly preserved and has provided an invaluable insight into life during a different era.

Southbound To Sorrento - Italia Seconda Parte

July 28th 2008
It appears that someone, somewhere is either playing a cruel joke on us or is determined to make us more culturally aware. Whilst Angela and I have being blown away by the beauty and history attached to the ancient towns we’ve stayed in so far throughout this European leg, we’ve not felt the need to visit endless museums or galleries. There are several reasons for this, not least of which is ... read more

Europe » Italy » Campania » Sorrento

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

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