Horizon magic

Day one: Italy

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January 12th 2016
After what seemed an interminable time we arrived at Doha: first leg successfully negotiated! 2 hr Stop over then on to Rome. Negotiating our bags from the airport to Colosseo station was a challenge - but what a wonderful start to our journey stepping out from the station to view this amazing sight: a glimpse into Ancient Rome! Great advice Mischka - we are buying tick ... 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