Mussolini’s Balcony, Rome

Our first full day in Rome has been a big one, with an early morning start. We are so not Italian. They have their breakfasts at 10am whereas we are almost ready for lunch.

First up was a walk past Mussolini’s Balcony, the balcony where Mussolini made some of his most famous speeches, including declaring war on Britain and France. Situated in Piazza Venezia, it is overlooked by the Altar of the Fatherland, a stunning white marble memorial monument. This place is breathtaking and I could spend hours admiring all the details, the gigantic statues, the ornate gate, this place of history. It grabs me every time we walk past it.Read more