The Swiss Guard

The Popes personal protection dates back to 1506. They must be Swiss citizens, of catholic faith, at least 174cm tall and between the age of 19 to 30. Their uniforms were designed by Michelangelo.

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Day 13 - Rome, Italy

August 28th 2008
Activities Vatican Tour Highlight(s) * Vatican Museum * Sistine Chapel * St Peter's Basilica * Pasta lunch - have found a good little local trattoria where the staff are friendly and the food is well priced and authentic. * Being back on-line! Regaining Internet Access after the Indian-Italian Porter came and re-booted our connection. * Michele's ... read more

Europe » Italy » Lazio » Rome

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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