On 3rd August 1778, Milan’s iconic Teatro alla Scala, commonly known as La Scala, opened its doors for the first time. This illustrious opera house, located in the heart of Milan, has since become synonymous with world-class opera and ballet performances.
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On August 2, 1980, Italy experienced the worst terrorist attack in its history with the Bologna station bombing.
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Mario Bava, born on 31st July 1914 in Sanremo, Italy, is celebrated as a pioneer in Italian cinema, particularly in the horror genre.
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Victor Emmanuel I, born on 24th July, 1759, was a significant figure in the history of the Kingdom of Sardinia. His reign, which lasted from 1802 until his abdication in 1821, was marked by considerable challenges and notable events that shaped the future of the Sardinian kingdom and its territories.
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Massimo Carlotto, a prominent figure in contemporary Italian literature, is renowned for his gripping noir novels that delve deep into the underbelly of Italian society. Born on 22nd July 1956, in Padua, Carlotto’s works are a testament to his complex relationship with the legal and criminal worlds.
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Jacopo Tiepolo, the 43rd Doge of Venice, served from 1229 until his abdication in 1249. He died shortly afterwards on 19th July of the same year.
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Giacomo Balla, born on 17th July 1871, in Turin, was a seminal figure in the development of Italian Futurism, an artistic and social movement that emphasised speed, technology, youth, and the power of modernity.
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Vincenzo Gemito, a renowned sculptor responsible for one of the statues adorning the western façade of the Royal Palace in Naples, was born on 16th July 1852.
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Duchess Eleonora of Toledo with her son Giovanni . Agnolo Bronzino , 1545
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Artemisia Gentileschi, born on 8th July 1593 in Rome, is one of the most accomplished and influential painters of the Baroque period. She painted scenes from the Bible with dramatic realism, just as Caravaggio had. Her powerful works often show strong and suffering women from myths, allegories, and the Bible.
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