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Cinque Terre

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May 7th 2012
We called into Pisa yesterday and had a look at the Leaning tower. It was pouring with rain when we got there. Walked for 20 mins, got really wet! Just as we got to the tower the rain stopped.... Had a look around for 10 mins, took a few photos and then checked out the town for a while. Back to the station and on the train again. Time to dry out! We have a lovely time in the Cinque Terre. Lava ... read more

Europe » Italy » Tuscany » Cinquale

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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