Andrea Bocelli was born in Laiatico the 22 of september 1958, he is now the most famous opera singer in italy. People became aware of him during his world tour Wit an other Italian Singer, Zucchero Fornaciari in 1992. In 1994 the tenor win the Italian festival of Sanremo With: Con te Partiro. In a short time Bocelli became one of the most famous Italian singer also thanks to his duet with Sara Brightman in: time to say goodbye.
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Roberto Benigni

“It’s a sign of mediocrity when you demonstrate gratitude with moderation”.

Embedded into the life of Roberto Benigni is a deep essence of gratitude, the acknowledgement of his roots and an eternal empathy with humankind. Born in Misercordia Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy, on October 27th, 1952, Roberto was the only boy in family and the last of his siblings. They were so poor that he had to share the bed with his mother and his four sisters in a town called Vergaio with a population of only 3000 people. Roberto lived in a world of make believe, building stories and enchanted tales from a prolific imagination. With no toys or books, he created a special aura around himself, convincing himself that he did not need anything else except what the heavens or the ‘sky’ had to offer. » more

Amerigo Vespucci

From time immemorial Florence has produced many illustrious sons and daughters who have reached the pinnacle of fame but none so famous as one in whose honour two major continents of the world have been named. Amerigo Vespucci was a famous Italian navigator who has been credited world wide for the discovery of America. The continents of North and South America have been named after him.

Amerigo Vespucci was born in Florence on the ninth of March in the year 1451. He was the third son of Ser Nastagio a notary in Florence and Lisabetta daughter of Ser Giovanni. The Vespucci family was considered as one of the cultured and respected families of Florence. » more