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Italy marks 81st anniversary of liberation from fascism in Rome
By Xinhua Published: Apr 26, 2026 01:20 PM
Italian presidential honor guards participate in a ceremony to mark Italy's Liberation Day at the Vittoriano Monument in Rome, Italy, on April 25, 2026. Italy marked the 81st anniversary of its liberation from fascism on Saturday. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)

Italian presidential honor guards participate in a ceremony to mark Italy's Liberation Day at the Vittoriano Monument in Rome, Italy, on April 25, 2026. Italy marked the 81st anniversary of its liberation from fascism on Saturday. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)


Italian presidential honor guards participate in a ceremony to mark Italy's Liberation Day at the Vittoriano Monument in Rome, Italy, on April 25, 2026. Italy marked the 81st anniversary of its liberation from fascism on Saturday. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)

Italian presidential honor guards participate in a ceremony to mark Italy's Liberation Day at the Vittoriano Monument in Rome, Italy, on April 25, 2026. Italy marked the 81st anniversary of its liberation from fascism on Saturday. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)


Italian President Sergio Mattarella (R, front) attends a ceremony to mark Italy's Liberation Day at the Vittoriano Monument in Rome, Italy, on April 25, 2026. Italy marked the 81st anniversary of its liberation from fascism on Saturday. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)

Italian President Sergio Mattarella (R, front) attends a ceremony to mark Italy's Liberation Day at the Vittoriano Monument in Rome, Italy, on April 25, 2026. Italy marked the 81st anniversary of its liberation from fascism on Saturday. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)


Italian presidential honor guards participate in a ceremony to mark Italy's Liberation Day at the Vittoriano Monument in Rome, Italy, on April 25, 2026. Italy marked the 81st anniversary of its liberation from fascism on Saturday. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)

Italian presidential honor guards participate in a ceremony to mark Italy's Liberation Day at the Vittoriano Monument in Rome, Italy, on April 25, 2026. Italy marked the 81st anniversary of its liberation from fascism on Saturday. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)


Italian presidential honor guards participate in a ceremony to mark Italy's Liberation Day at the Vittoriano Monument in Rome, Italy, on April 25, 2026. Italy marked the 81st anniversary of its liberation from fascism on Saturday. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)

Italian presidential honor guards participate in a ceremony to mark Italy's Liberation Day at the Vittoriano Monument in Rome, Italy, on April 25, 2026. Italy marked the 81st anniversary of its liberation from fascism on Saturday. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)


A military band performs in a ceremony to mark Italy's Liberation Day at the Vittoriano Monument in Rome, Italy, on April 25, 2026. Italy marked the 81st anniversary of its liberation from fascism on Saturday. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)

A military band performs in a ceremony to mark Italy's Liberation Day at the Vittoriano Monument in Rome, Italy, on April 25, 2026. Italy marked the 81st anniversary of its liberation from fascism on Saturday. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)


Italian presidential honor guards participate in a ceremony to mark Italy's Liberation Day at the Vittoriano Monument in Rome, Italy, on April 25, 2026. Italy marked the 81st anniversary of its liberation from fascism on Saturday. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)

Italian presidential honor guards participate in a ceremony to mark Italy's Liberation Day at the Vittoriano Monument in Rome, Italy, on April 25, 2026. Italy marked the 81st anniversary of its liberation from fascism on Saturday. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)