Liberation Day

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Italian author and musician Vinicio Capossela during a concert / Photo: underworld via Shutterstock

by John Bensalhia | Sat, 04/22/2023 - 10:00

April is a poignant month in Italy, as it brings the national holiday for commemorating the end of both the Italian Civil War and of Nazi occupation during…

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Word of the Week: LIBERTA'

by Silvia Donati | Sat, 04/23/2022 - 00:20

Italy's Liberation Day falls on April 25, this Monday. The day, a national holiday commemorates the end of World War II and of Nazi occupation of the…

Culture

What To Do In Italy This April

by John Bensalhia | Thu, 03/31/2016 - 04:34

April flowers this year with a bumper crop of events and festivals steeped in tradition and culture. John Bensalhia is your faithful guide... April's a busy…

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What' on in Italy - April 2015

by John Bensalhia | Wed, 04/01/2015 - 02:00

It's Easter Time this month and there are also many other memorable events and occasions that without a doubt will put a spring in April's step. John Bensalhia…

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What's On in Italy - April 2014

by John Bensalhia | Mon, 03/31/2014 - 00:30

John Bensalhia looks at a mixture of festivals, shows and exhibitions taking place in Italy throughout April 2014. April is one of the most important months in…

Wartime Love Letters Mark Liberation Day

by Natalie Aldern | Tue, 04/26/2011 - 04:47

April 25th marks the day in 1945 when Turin and Milan were liberated from Fascist and Nazi troops. Celebrated as Liberation Day, the holiday is one of…