In 1861, after the wars against the Austrians and ended the expedition of Garibaldi in Sicily, ending the long period of political and military struggle that leads to the unification of Italy. On 17 March this year in Turin is proclaimed the national unity and the city became the first capital of Italy.
During the Risorgimento had accepted all the exiles who came from every part of the peninsula, had developed a common desire for unity and here was drawn the political strategy that would lead to unification.
The new history of Italy, independent and united, then part from Turin on March 17 of a century and a half ago. The capital city remains for four years until 1865, when the central government of the Kingdom goes to Florence. The headquarters were established in Rome since 1871, when the unification of the country is now finally complete.
In 1911 and 1961, on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary and the centenary of national unification, Turin becomes the center of the country: the grandiose celebrations held there for two anniversaries attract over 6 million visitors each. Tomorrow
Italy takes 150 years and this time Turin celebrates the anniversary with a big event.
I hope that all Italians celebrate this event with a spirit of unity without distinction between north and south, celebrating the flag symbol of national unity.
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