CCR Walks: Garibaldi on the Janiculum - February 21, 2016

February 1849 marks the declaration of the ill-fated Roman Republic (February to July 1849). Today, on the leafy Janiculum hill overlooking Trastevere, we can still follow the desperate charge of Garibaldi's impetuous young men as they blazed their path to death and glory from Porta San Pancrazio, and learn the story of the men and women from all walks of life and from many different countries who fought for Italian unity on the Janiculum and in Trastevere against overwhelming odds.

When: Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016
Time: 9:45 a.m. departure, 9:30 for coffee beforehand.
Meeting point: Exact location to be provided to those registered for this walk.
Cost: €10 for CCR members, €15 non-members.
RVSP required by Thu., Feb. 18th, ATTN Peter at canadarome@gmail.com. You are financially responsible for your reservation.
NOTE: Please bring correct change.

CCR Walks: Risorgimento Museum at Piazza Venezia - February 7, 2016

February 1861 marks the institution of Italy's first National Parliament. People are often surprised to find that, inspite of its glorious past, Italy was one of the latest among Western Europe's countries to achieve unity. Italy's struggle for independence is illustrated by a series of sometimes curious, sometimes poignant mementos, in one of the city's lesser-known museums, located in the huge Monument to Victor Emanuel II overlooking Piazza Venezia.

When: Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016
Time: 9:45 a.m., 9:30 for coffee beforehand.
Meeting point: Exact location to be provided to those registered for this walk.
Cost: €10 for CCR members, €15 non-members, plus €5 admission ticket.
RVSP required by Thu., Feb. 4th, ATTN Peter at canadarome@gmail.com. You are financially responsible for your reservation.
NOTE: Please bring correct change.