Giro d’Italia

Racing cyclists start the 96th Giro d’Italia in the Piazza Plebiscito in Naples, Italy. ANSA/DANIEL DAL ZENNARO

Sergio Rubini New Film Release

Italian actor and director Sergio Rubini poses for photographs during the photocall for his movie ”Mi rifaccio vivo (I refer alive )”, in...

Juventus Champions of Italy

Juventus’ supporters celebrates the 29th (31) Serie A Championship won by Juventus Fc in Castello square at the end of Italian Serie A soccer...

Zucchero Verona Concert

Italian singer Zucchero performs on stage during his concert of the “La Sesion Cubana World Tour 2013″ at the Arena in Verona,...

New Swiss Guards

New Swiss Guards recruit during a swearing-in ceremony at the Paul VI hall at the Vatican City. ANSA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO

Shimon Peres Visits Assisi

Israeli President Shimon Peres in the Upper Basilica of St. Francis during his visit to Assisi, Italy. ANSA/ PIETRO CROCCHIONI

Pizza Championship in Parma

Pizza Championship Competition in Parma, Italy. ANSA/PIERPAOLO FERRERI

Americas Cup in Napoli

Americas Cup Sailing Competition in Napoli, Italia. ANSA/CESARE ABBATE

Pope Francis Celebrates St. Giorgio

Osservatore Romano shows Papa Francesco with the band of the Pontifical Swiss Guard, the chaplain Bishop Alain de Raemy (R-2) and the commander...

Fed Cup Final for Errani

Italian tennis player Sara Errani defeats Czech player Lucie Safarova during a Fed Cup semifinal match between Italy and Czech Republic in Palermo....

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