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The Duomo

#18 Florence area/Tuscany

July 21st 2007
7/18/07 to 7/21/07 "The buzz of the city is gone and this is so peaceful."--Dan Parks on the scenic train ride from Rome to Florence. We almost have four days in Florence, which is quite a long time to see two museums and a big checkered church. So upon arrival, I investigated tour options to maximize our experience. On my previous visit to Florence, I recall seeing the paintings and sculpture ... read more
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Italian Flag 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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