Italy On This Day

Fascinating stories from each day of the year about the people and events that have shaped the culture and history of Italy

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Showing posts with label Basilica di San Petronio. Show all posts

24 February 2025

Coronation of Emperor Charles V

Imperial ceremony in Bologna staged on birthday Spanish artist Juan de la Corte's 17th century painting of the procession that followed ...

10 June 2024

Mercurino Arborio di Gattinara – politician and cardinal

Lawyer and strategist dreamt of a united Europe ruled by the Emperor As adviser to future Emperor Charles V, Gattinara wielded huge influenc...

13 May 2019

Francesco Pistocchi – singer and composer

Child prodigy who wrote many operas and also taught A 19th century bust of Pistocchi on display at the Biblioteca della Musica in Bolo...

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