Michelangelo's street

Day 11: Florence Sightseeing

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April 29th 2005
Begin with a walking tour to see the Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo and Santa Croce. Shop for leather and take in fabulous views from Piazzale Michelangelo. This evening, an opportunity to enjoy the colourful Florentine nightlife. Woke up this morning feeling great - not even tired as I usually am. Had breakfast at the campsite before heading into the city on the coach. Met our guid ... read more

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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