Pieta - 1546

One of 3 Pieta's completed by Michelangelo depicting Mary and Jesus after the crucifixion. This Pieta, a testament to his faith, features the face of the sculptor Michelangelo himself in place of Nicodemus.

Pasta, Wine, and Walking - and LOTS of it!

February 15th 2016
Benvenuto a the blog of our Italian Rendezvous. Mama Mia and Jessi Leigha. Each traveling from opposite sides of the world - Mama from Michigan, USA and Jessie from Ankara, Turkey. A 12-day tour where every day and every activity is considered icing on the cake of just being able to share time together. <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Buonappetito! First stop, Flo ... read more

Europe » Italy

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

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