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150 Years of Italian Newspaper Corriere Della Sera

Hosted by the Consul of the Florence Travelers Group
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Wed 20 May 17:15 - 19:30

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In the evocative setting of the Hall of the Five Hundred in Palazzo Vecchio, Corriere della Sera celebrates its 150th anniversary by retracing a history deeply intertwined with Italy’s own story. The event will open with an institutional and celebratory moment, featuring images, readings, and authoritative testimonies in the presence of Director Luciano Fontana and numerous guests, to narrate a century and a half of journalism, civic engagement, and innovation.
Opening Remarks: Sara Funaro, Mayor of Florence; Eugenio Giani, President of the Tuscany Region; Maria Oliva Scaramuzzi, Vice President of Fondazione CR Firenze.

150 Years of Corriere: Our Story, Our Future by Luciano Fontana (Director), Fiorenza Sarzanini (Co-Director), and Roberto De Ponti (Editor-in-Chief of Corriere Fiorentino); From Florence to the World: Oriana Fallaci and Tiziano Terzani by Stefano Massini, Writer and Playwright.
Artistic Contribution by the Academy of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​.

An opportunity to learn about the history of Italy’s most important daily newspaper and visit the famous Hall of the Protected content Palazzo Vecchio.
Event in Italian language, free admission with mandatory registration on the newspaper’s website.​​​​​​​​​​ Protected content