Steven seagull and his water taxi

Carnivale in Venezia

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February 14th 2015
Bongiorno, We travelled from Geneva to Venice by train, taking in the breathtaking views of the Alps. On arrival, we were mesmerized by the beautiful buildings and people dressed for Carnivale in their elaborate costumes and masks. We spent many hours observing the people promenading through the narrow alley ways and over the many bridges that make up Venice. We were also compelled to join in wit ... read more

Europe » Italy » Veneto

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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