Row over fascist-era statue reveals schism in how Italians deal with past
Brescia’s rightwing mayor wants to reinstate a marble figure praised by Mussolini, because it is art. But he faces opposition from those who believe it represents something best forgotten
Brescia says No to a 24-ft high fascist statue towering over its central Piazza della Vittoria
Former Mayor Paolo Corsini (PD) says No to the Bigio being restored to central Brescia
Italian Democratic Party (#PD) in #Brescia reviews cost of #Fascist statue to a staggering 460,000 €
“The Bigio controversy ends up on Twitter”, Corriere della Sera, 13th March 2013
Brescia’s “Fascist Era” controversy on Radio Popolare. Interview with president of ANPI Brescia Giulio Ghidotti, 22nd March 2013