Museum of the Risorgimento (Turin)
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The Museum of the Risorgimento (Museo nazionale del Risorgimento italiano) is one of the museums in Italy dedicated to the Risorgimento. It is housed in the Palazzo Carignano
in Turin
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, but it only opened in 1908. Originally located in the Mole Antonelliana
, in 1938 it was transferred to its current site (which had previously housed the Piedmontese Chamber of Deputies, which was effectively the first parliament of a united Italy).
), and artworks. The exhibition occupies about 3000 square metres across 26 rooms, and covers a wider period than the Risorgimento proper, stretching from the 18th century to the Second World War. It includes a specialized library, a prints cabinet and a documentary archive. Its friends association promotes initiatives for a greater knowledge of this historical period.
Palazzo Carignano
The Palazzo Carignano is a historical building in the centre of Turin, Italy, which currently houses the Museum of the Risorgimento. It was once a private residence of the Princes of Carignano, after whom it is named. It is famous for its unique rounded façade...
in Turin
Turin
Turin is a city and major business and cultural centre in northern Italy, capital of the Piedmont region, located mainly on the left bank of the Po River and surrounded by the Alpine arch. The population of the city proper is 909,193 while the population of the urban area is estimated by Eurostat...
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History
The decision to found the museum was taken in 1878, shortly after Italian unificationItalian unification
Italian unification was the political and social movement that agglomerated different states of the Italian peninsula into the single state of Italy in the 19th century...
, but it only opened in 1908. Originally located in the Mole Antonelliana
Mole Antonelliana
The Mole Antonelliana is a major landmark of the Italian city of Turin. It is named for the architect who built it, Alessandro Antonelli. In Italian "Mole" indicates a building of monumental proportions. Construction began in 1863, soon after Italian unification and was completed 26 years later,...
, in 1938 it was transferred to its current site (which had previously housed the Piedmontese Chamber of Deputies, which was effectively the first parliament of a united Italy).
Displays
Its exhibits include weapons, flags, uniforms, printed and written documents (including the second-ever manuscript of the song Il Canto degli ItalianiIl Canto degli Italiani
Il Canto degli Italiani is the Italian national anthem. It is best known among Italians as Inno di Mameli , after the author of the lyrics, or Fratelli d'Italia , from its opening line...
), and artworks. The exhibition occupies about 3000 square metres across 26 rooms, and covers a wider period than the Risorgimento proper, stretching from the 18th century to the Second World War. It includes a specialized library, a prints cabinet and a documentary archive. Its friends association promotes initiatives for a greater knowledge of this historical period.