Amphitheatre Square
In ancient times the square was a Roman amphitheatre dating back to the II century A.D. It was a meeting place for travellers and citizens. It was called “parlascio”, from the Latin word “paralisium” (“amphitheatre”) also referring to the verb “parlare” (“speak”) which well suited the main feature of this place. The square is elliptical and it has four entrances to it; in the first half of the 20th century it was also used as a marketplace. At present the square is dotted with nice and colourful shops: folklore and local traditions thus combine with an international touch.
Comic strip 1
Pertini goes to Amphitheatre Square and explains Article 6 of the Constitution.
Pertini: How wonderful!!! Behold the beauty of this square. The place in front of us was a Roman amphitheatre a long time ago. It was, and it is still today, a meeting place for travellers and citizens.
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Gabriele: Mr. President, speaking of this, in our school there are lots of students from different ethnic groups and religions; can this be a problem in your opinion?
Pertini: It’s up to you whether this may be a problem or not, just as the article 6 of Constitution recommends!
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Pertini: Remember, pupils! Integration is a difficult process, but you should just try to look at your neighbour as someone who is like you, because we all have the same values!
Art. 6 Cost.
The Republic safeguards linguistic minorities by means of appropriate measures.