Italy: Basilica of Superga

On 5th January I got a postcard from Italy.

It shows the Basilica of Superga. The Basilica of Superga is located on the eponymous hill in the vicinity of Turin. It was built between 1717 and 1731 at the behest of Duke Victor Amadeus of Savoy. Many members of the House of Savoy were buried in the church including five Kings of Sardinia and one King of Spain, however none of the members which served as Kings of Italy. 

A nice stamp was used here. It honours the Death Centenary of artist Cesare Maccari (issued 15-11-2019) and shows a detail of his painting Cicero Denounces Catiline. This reminds me of Latin classes in school where we once translated one of Cicero's Catiline Orations. I think a part of this painting was actually shown in our text book. A nice special postmark was used as well. Hopefully I will get some more mail from Turin this year, as the city will host the Eurovision Song Contest in May.

Thank You very much William!