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 Lake Garda. Show all posts

15 August 2023

Ferragosto

A chance to enjoy quieter cities while Italians take a holiday Ferragosto is a traditional festival that dates back to Roman times and has r...

19 April 2018

Sara Simeoni - high jumper

Held world record and won Olympic gold Sara Simeoni won the Olympic gold medal in 1980 in Moscow The high jumper Sara Simeoni, ...

10 October 2016

Daniele Comboni – Saint

Missionary who worked miracles after his death Daniele Comboni The Feast Day - festa - of Saint Daniel Comboni - San Daniele - is he...

23 September 2016

Mussolini's last stand

Deposed dictator proclaims Republic of Salò A Luftwaffe general inspects soldiers of the Italian Social Republic in Rome in 1943 In...

24 June 2016

Battle of Solferino

Suffering of soldiers led to the founding of the Red Cross A scene from the Battle of Solferino painted by the Swiss-born Italian artis...

28 April 2016

The death of Benito Mussolini

Fascist dictator captured and killed on shores of Lake Como A small cross bearing Mussolini's name marks the spot in Giulino di Me...

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