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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4 November 2016

Florence's catastrophic floods

Tuscan capital devastated on same day six centuries apart Plaques on the Via San Remigio in Florence mark the level of both floods ...

3 November 2016

Vincenzo Bellini – opera composer

Short but successful career of Sicilian musical genius A portrait of Vincenzo Bellini The talented composer of the celebrated opera,...

2 November 2016

Battista 'Pinin' Farina - car designer

Family's 'smallest brother' became giant of automobile history Battista 'Pinin' Farina (right) pictured with Fia...

1 November 2016

Pietro da Cortona – painter and architect

Outstanding exponent of Baroque style Pietro da Cortona: a self-portrait Artist Pietro da Cortona was born Pietro Berrettini on this ...

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