Italy On This Day

Isabella Rossellini - actress and model Daughter of ‘cinema royalty’ who became star in her own right  The actress and model Isabella Rossel...

Rinaldo ‘Dindo’ Capello - endurance racing driver Three times winner of the Le Mans 24 Hours   Rinaldo ‘Dindo’ Capello , one of Italy’s most...

Pietro Bracci - sculptor Artist best known for Oceanus statue at Trevi Fountain The sculptor Pietro Bracci, who left his mark on the archite...

NEW - Festa di San Vito Saint watches over dancers, entertainers, and pet dogs   Celebrations are held throughout Italy every year on this ...

Saint watches over dancers, entertainers, and pet dogs  A statue of San Vito, with dogs at his feet, at Paternò in Sicily Celebrations are h...