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 | Joined | May 31st 2011 | Trips | 0 |
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Tara Cloud
Happy Anniversary!
Thanks for the intro to gorgeous Matera, discovered only by travelogue-watching Aussies and half of Italy. Looks quite charming, and with the Italian hordes, it probably helped break you in for Rome. Love this suspension bridge, and how fine to have that walk across the canyon to get away from the crowds. Love that description of their work ethic here--clearly, I must be part Italian!