On this day in history: Giuseppe Volpi born in Venice
Businessman and politician Count Giuseppe Volpi of Misurata was born on 19th November, 1877 in Venice. He brought electricity to Venice and founded the Venice Film Festival.
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On this day in history: St Peter’s Basilica Rome consecrated
On 18th November 1626, St Peter’s Basilica in Rome was completed and consecrated. It replaced the fourth century Basilica constructed over what was believed to be the burial site of Saint Peter.
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Måneskin make music history at MTV’s EMA in Budapest
It’s been a memorable year for Rome band Måneskin. After taking the Eurovision Song Contest title in May, they’ve followed it up with a win in MTV’s ‘Best Rock’ category.
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Best Cathedrals in Italy
With St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City in Rome, Italy naturally springs to mind when people think of cathedrals. But the country is bursting with beautiful cathedrals and churches. Read our short list of the best cathedrals in Italy.
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Turin Film Festival to open with full capacity
This year’s Turin Film Festival (TFF) is to have 100% audiences. It is the first such in-person full capacity since the pandemic started, organisers said Tuesday.
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‘Mamma of Tiramisù’ dies in Veneto
Just days after the death of her husband, the ‘mamma of tiramisu’ has also passed away. She created the dessert which shot to global culinary stardom.
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On this day in history: Feast of San Martino
On this day, Saint Martin was buried in France. According to legend, on a freezing night a Roman soldier called Martin, cut his cloak in two and donated half to a beggar. He became a symbol of Christian charity and is the patron saint of the poor and soldiers. Throughout Italy, San Martino is celebrated […]
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On this day in history: Birth of an assassin
10th November 1869, saw the birth of an assassin. Gaetano Bresci was born in Coiano, a small village near Prato in Tuscany. Thirty years later, he would assassinate the king of Italy, Umberto I.
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On this day in history: Birth of Niccolò III d’Este – Marquis of Ferrara
Niccolò III d’Este was born on this day in 1383 in Ferrara. The d’Este family ruled Ferrara in Emilia-Romagna for over 350 years. Niccolò issued a decree condemning all adulterous women in his domain to death.
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Ten beautiful libraries in Italy
Libraries are a font of knowledge, a route to another world and utterly beautiful to anyone who loves books. Then there are the superlative libraries: architecturally, emotionally and design-wise. We take a look at ten of the most beautiful libraries in Italy.
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