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 of Superga. Show all posts

Showing posts with label Basilica of Superga. Show all posts

12 February 2024

Vittorio Emanuele - Prince of Naples

Heir to the last King of Italy spent his life in exile Vittorio Emanuele, Prince of Naples, the only son of Italy's last monarch, died a...

10 January 2023

Aldo Ballarin - footballer

Brilliant defender who died in Superga tragedy Aldo Ballarin became one of Italy's finest defenders Aldo Ballarin, one of the 18 Torino ...

2 December 2018

Maria Bricca - war hero

Humble cook whose actions helped end siege of Turin in 1706 The painting by Francesco Gonin shows Maria leading the soldiers into the ...

7 March 2018

Filippo Juvarra – architect

Baroque designer influenced the look of ‘royal Turin’ Agostino Masucci's portrait of Filippo Juvarra Architect and stage set...

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