Nuova York

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Brought to life by Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò, NUOVA YORK: Hidden in Plain Sight is on a mission to uncover and showcase the tangible traces of Italian presence in New York City.


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Welcome to Nuova York: Hidden in Plain Sight
The series introduces its mission to uncover New York City's hidden Italian heritage through landmarks, monuments, businesses, and cultural institutions.



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Fiorello H. La Guardia Monument
The monument to Fiorello H. La Guardia celebrates the life, Italian heritage, and enduring legacy of one of New York City's most influential mayors.



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Di Palo Fine Foods
Di Palo Fine Foods preserves more than a century of Italian culinary traditions through its family-owned specialty food business in Little Italy.



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Our Lady of Pompeii Church
Our Lady of Pompeii Church reflects the history, faith, and community life of Italian immigrants in Greenwich Village.



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The Statue of Garibaldi
The statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi honors the Italian patriot whose fight for freedom inspired people around the world.



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Raffetto's Pasta Shop
Raffetto's Pasta Shop showcases generations of family craftsmanship and the enduring tradition of handmade pasta in New York.



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The statue of Giuseppe Verdi
The statue of Giuseppe Verdi celebrates the composer's artistic achievements and his importance to Italian cultural identity.



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The Charging Bull sculpture
The Charging Bull sculpture reveals the story of Sicilian artist Arturo Di Modica and the Italian origins of one of Wall Street's most recognizable landmarks.




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The statue of Dante Alighieri
The statue of Dante Alighieri highlights the poet's literary legacy and his lasting influence on Italian culture.




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The Saint Frances Cabrini Shrine
The Saint Frances Cabrini Shrine commemorates the first American saint and her lifelong dedication to serving immigrants.




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The statue of Giovanni da Verrazzano
The statue of Giovanni da Verrazzano commemorates the explorer whose 1524 voyage marked the first recorded European visit to New York Harbor.




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The Tiro a Segno Club
The Tiro a Segno Club preserves the traditions and social history of one of New York's oldest Italian-American organizations.



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The Angel of the Waters sculpture
The Angel of the Waters sculpture highlights the Italian artistic craftsmanship that contributed to one of Central Park's most iconic monuments.



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The Church of St. Anthony of Padua
The Church of St. Anthony of Padua represents one of Manhattan's oldest Italian Catholic parishes and its enduring role in the community.




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The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Grotto
The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Grotto stands as a unique testament to the faith and cultural traditions of Staten Island's Italian-American community.




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The statue of Giuseppe Mazzini
The statue of Giuseppe Mazzini honors the political thinker whose ideas helped shape Italian unification and modern democracy.




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The Banca Commerciale Italiana
The Banca Commerciale Italiana Building symbolizes the economic success and entrepreneurial spirit of New York's Italian community.




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E. Rossi & Company
E. Rossi & Company carries forward the tradition of Italian craftsmanship and artisanal excellence through its historic Little Italy workshop.




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The Church of the Most Precious Blood
The Church of the Most Precious Blood stands at the heart of Little Italy and remains closely connected to the Feast of San Gennaro.




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The Italian Labor Center
The Italian Labor Center illustrates the efforts made to support Italian immigrant workers and their families through education and advocacy.




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The First Corinthian Baptist Church
The First Corinthian Baptist Church, formerly the Regent Theater, demonstrates how a historic building reflects New York City's changing cultural landscape while preserving its architectural heritage.