April 25 : Liberation Day!

April 25 : Liberation Day!

Mery Barrasso

April 25 : Liberation Day!

Tuscany is back to celebrate three fundamental values: Independence, freedom and democracy on the day of liberation from Nazi Fascism, and April 25 becomes an important date for the history of Italy finally outside, in the square and in the streets to honor all the people who sacrificed their lives for freedom. Florence is also preparing to celebrate an important day: the city was the scene of a battle for liberation by groups of partisans who in August 1944 descended from the hills and the Apennines to save the city. Even today we can find various plaques in the places...

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