Pinterest Vecchio Florence

Day 29

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June 16th 2015
A much needed rest day with no plans. At brekky, I watch in amazement as Michelle brings back a plate of salami, ham and cheese. That in itself is a testament to how good the meats are. We then head out for a stroll around the streets of Florence. Walked to the river and what is known as the Ponte Vecchio, which is a bridge holding houses from the old days, now converted to jewelry shops, ... 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