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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31 December 2015

Festa di San Silvestro – Feast of Saint Sylvester

Celebrating with a meal of pork and lentils for a prosperous New Year New Year’s Eve in Italy is known as the Festa di San Silvestro in m...

30 December 2015

Galeazzo Alessi – architect

Brilliant designer left legacy of beautiful palaces and churches Italian architect Galeazzo Alessi, who designe d some of the most impr...

29 December 2015

Stefano Eranio – footballer

Fast forward made his mark in England’s Premier League Italy international footballer Stefano Eranio was born on this day in 1966 in Ge...

28 December 2015

Death of Victor Emmanuel III

King loses his life after just 18 months in exile Victor Emmanuel III , Italy’s longest reigning King, died on this day in 1947. ...

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