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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19 June 2018

Marisa Pavan - actress

Twin sister of tragic star Pier Angeli Marisa Pavan (left) with Anna Magnani in The Rose Tattoo The actress Marisa Pavan, whose t...

18 June 2018

Bartolomeo Ammannati – sculptor and architect

Florentine artist created masterpieces for his home city Bartolomeo Ammannati sculpted the Fountain of Neptune in Florence Bartolo...

17 June 2018

Rinaldo ‘Dindo’ Capello - endurance racing driver

Three times winner of the Le Mans 24 Hours Rinaldo Capello was one of Italy's top drivers in endurance motor racing Rinaldo ‘Di...

16 June 2018

Pietro Bracci - sculptor

Artist best known for Oceanus statue at Trevi Fountain Pietro Bracci's statue, Oceanus, is the centrepiece of the Trevi Fountain i...

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