The 'belly button' of ancient Rome

Day 13: Rome Sightseeing

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May 1st 2005
Today, take your chance to explore Rome. Leisurely discover the secrets of the Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel or simply wander the streets and soak up the atmosphere. Had to go into the city early this morning for our guided imperial tour of Rome. Had breakfast at 6.30, and left the campsite just after 7, missing the train so we had to wait around 25 mins on the platform for the n ... 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