Lights of History at Porta Pia

The 2025 edition of "Lights of History at Porta Pia", the tenth, was held in the courtyard of the Bersaglieri Historical Museum in Rome to celebrate the 155th anniversary of the Breach of Porta Pia, the September 20th commemoration. For several days, the event commemorated the entry of the Bersaglieri into the city in 1870 with lights, music, and color.

Among the highlights, the opening evening on September 18th hosted the presentation of the book "De Porta Pia" by author Armando Bussi, followed by a performance by the Corbium Musical Band of Rocca Priora, conducted by Maestro Federico Cecchini. In the following days, historical lectures, choirs, opera performances, Bersaglieri fanfares, and military and police bands took turns on stage. Admission to the evenings was free, subject to availability.

Thursday, September 18, 2025 — Opening Evening

• 5:00 PM — Presentation of the book "De Porta Pia" by Armando Bussi
• 8:30 PM — Concert by the Corbium Musical Band of Rocca Priora, conducted by Maestro Federico Cecchini

Friday, September 19, 2025

• From 9:00 AM — Lecture "The Song of the Italians" by Professor Michele D'Andrea, aimed at students from schools collaborating with the Bersaglieri Historical Museum

Saturday, September 20, 2025 — 155th Anniversary of the Breach

• Commemorative ceremony and evening in the Bersaglieri Historical Museum courtyard, with a light, music, and color show dedicated to the anniversary of the Breach of Porta Pia

During the event, Bersaglieri fanfares, military and police bands (Army, Navy, Carabinieri, Rome Local Police), choirs, and musical performances ranging from classical to jazz and gospel took the stage.

The evening of September 20th dedicated to the 155th anniversary of the Breach of Porta Pia, with the light show in the Bersaglieri Historical Museum courtyard, and the opening evening featuring the presentation of the book "De Porta Pia" and the concert by the Corbium Band.