Guccio Gucci, the man whose name inspired the interlocking G logo, was born 26th March 1881 in Florence. Inspired by wealthy clients at the Savoy Hotel, his fashion brand has gone on to become one of the most famous in the world.
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Friday 25 March is the third edition of Dantedì, the national day dedicated to Dante Alighieri. The annual event follows on from the 700th anniversary of his death in 2021.
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Once again, Italy have failed to qualify for the World Cup. The European Champions fell to a shocking 1-0 defeat by North Macedonia on Thursday evening.
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Historic sites across Italy open for the 2022 edition of Giornate FAI di Primavera (FAI Spring Days). Their doors open on the weekend of 26-27th March.
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Running until 31st July 2022 at the Strozzi Palace and Bargello Museum in Florence is an extraordinary exhibition of the works of Renaissance artist Donatello.
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On Wednesday, 23rd March, the ticket offices for Italy’s Trenitalia train services were closed due to a cyberattack. Online sales are still possible.
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During his 12-minute address to the Italian parliament, Ukraine President, Volodymyr Zelensky asked for more sanctions against Russia. Zelensky outlined crimes committed by Russian invaders against his people.
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A court in Brescia convicted two German men of manslaughter for a fatal boat collision in 2021. An Italian couple out on Lake Garda for a relaxing evening died after their boat was hit by one driven by the Germans.
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Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi condemned the “comparison between the invasion of Ukraine and the pandemic crisis in Italy” as “particularly odious and unacceptable”. Russia accused Italy of falling for “anti-Russian hysteria”.
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Giuseppe Mercalli was one of Europe’s leading authorities on earthquakes and volcanic activity. He died on 19th March 1914 in a fire at home.
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