Italy celebrates this Tuesday, June 2nd, the Republic Day with a military parade in Rome, flyovers by Frecce Tricolori jets, free museums and cultural events in various cities across the country.
The national holiday marks the 1946 referendum, when Italians, including women for the first time, voted to end the monarchy and create a democratic republic.
Rome is the hub for major events.
The official celebrations begin the day before, on June 1st, at 18 PM, with a concert by the Orchestra of the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, broadcast by... Rai 1 from the presidential palace.
On the morning of June 2nd, the events begin at 9 AM at... Altar of the Fatherland, with the flag-raising ceremony and the laying of a laurel wreath by the president at Tomb of the Unknown SoldierThen, the Frecce Tricolori They streak across the sky with green, white, and red smoke.
Next comes the traditional parade... Via dei Fori Imperiali, with members of the Armed Forces, mounted carabinieri and a military band. Those unable to attend in person can watch on Rai 1 or on RaiPlay.
Cinema, show and exhibition
The program in Rome will also include cultural events. At 20 pm, the House of CinemaThe film is being shown for free at Villa Borghese. There's still tomorrow, by Paola Cortellesi, about the struggle of women for rights in post-war Italy.
At night, the Piazza del Quirinale hosts the show. “I came back from the Republic”, with music, live performances and special guests. The event It will be broadcast on Rai 1. from 21h.
The event will also feature a photography exhibition. "Women of the Republic"Organized by Ansa, the exhibition documents the women's rights movement in Italy since 1946 and is open free of charge until June 30.
Events in Milan, Venice and Turin
Outside of Rome, other Italian cities will also have ceremonies and performances. In Milan, the official celebration takes place at... Piazza del Duomo, starting at 10 am, followed by cultural events and free concerts at Palazzo Marino.
In Venice, the official ceremony will be at St. Mark's Squarearound 9:30 am. The city will also have a concert at La Fenice Theatre, at 17 PM, with tickets already sold out.
In Turin, the program takes place at Theatre Royal Starting at 19:30 PM, with jazz, short films, a children's choir, and live broadcasts of events from Rome. Admission is free, but online reservations are required.
Free museums across the country
For the fourth consecutive year, state museums, archaeological parks, and state-run cultural spaces will have free admission on [date]. Republic Day.
Free admission includes attractions such as the Colosseum in Rome, and Galleria dell'Accademiain Florence, the ruins of Pompeii and the Palace of CasertaThe full list of participating venues is available on the Italian Ministry of Culture's website, organized by region.
Even with free entry, some places may require advance reservations. The recommendation is Check the museum's website before visiting..
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