Short Trip to Rome 10

Short Trip to Rome

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October 29th 2013
Had a short work trip to Rome, but had the chance to see some sights by night, and had a half day to tour some of the popular forum and coloseum sights for a day. I've been to Florence and Venice, and Rome exceded both cities, plus my expectations. I would love to re-visit for a week. The main events were a nice evening walk down the river the first night, Travoli fountain the second, and t ... read more

Europe » Italy

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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