Through his many works, Verdi reflected, and even shaped, the struggle for Italian unification known as Il Risorgimento: the Resurgence. Italy’s fragmentation had deep roots in its past.

A city steeped in history, art and culture that's long captivated tourists and visitors was also once the capital of Italy.

Italy's unification wasn't a single date, but a period of several decades during which multiple revolts, reforms, and wars took place. The unification or Risorgimento (literally 'resurgence') period ...