The Italy national anthem, “Il Canto degli Italiani” (The Song of the Italians), celebrates the unity and pride of the Italian nation. Below are the original lyrics in Italian and their English translation.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: Il Canto degli Italiani (The Song of the Italians)
- Written Date: 1847
- Lyricist: Goffredo Mameli
- Composer: Michele Novaro
- Official Adoption Date: 1946
Original Lyrics in Italian
Fratelli d’Italia,
l’Italia s’è desta,
dell’elmo di Scipio
s’è cinta la testa.
Dov’è la Vittoria?
Le porga la chioma,
ché schiava di Roma
Iddio la creò.
Stringiamci a coorte,
siam pronti alla morte.
Italia chiamò.
Stringiamci a coorte,
siam pronti alla morte.
Italia chiamò!
English Translation of the Lyrics
Here is the Italy national anthem English version. “Il Canto degli Italiani” reflects the pride and unity of Italy. Below is the English translation of the lyrics.
Brothers of Italy,
Italy has woken,
Bound Scipio’s helmet
Upon her head.
Where is Victory?
Let her bow down,
For God created her
Slave of Rome.
Let us unite,
We are ready to die.
Italy has called.
Let us unite,
We are ready to die.
Italy has called!
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