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About Italy
The national anthem of Italy is "Il Canto degli Italiani". The anthem is sung in Italian.
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Italy and its national anthem
The national anthem of Italy is "Il Canto degli Italiani". The anthem is sung in Italian.
About "Il Canto degli Italiani"
Its words were written by Goffredo Mameli, with music composed by Michele Novaro. It has been the national anthem of Italy since 1946. You can read its full lyrics, English translation, meaning and history on its page.
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This page is part of LyricsSol's collection of the world's national anthems — each with original lyrics, romanised readings where needed, English translations and the story behind the song.
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What is the national anthem of Italy?
The national anthem of Italy is "Il Canto degli Italiani". Its words were written by Goffredo Mameli, with music composed by Michele Novaro. It has been the anthem since 1946.
Who wrote "Il Canto degli Italiani"?
Its words were written by Goffredo Mameli, with music composed by Michele Novaro. Read the full credits and history on the anthem's page.
When did "Il Canto degli Italiani" become the national anthem of Italy?
"Il Canto degli Italiani" has been the national anthem of Italy since 1946.
