Roma in Cittเ metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Latium, Rome, Italy — Central Italy (Tyrrhenian Coast)
Fratelli Biviano
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The Biviano Brothers
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 4, 2025
1. The Biviano Brothers Marker
Civico 117a
Fratelli Biviano
[English translation of Italian text:]
We are Sandro and Marco Biviano, two disabled brothers from Lipari. From July 23, 2013, to June 20, 2015, we lived and fought continuously in this square, protesting to the bitter end to defend the right to health and dignity. We are returning physically to our loved ones, but we remain here to remind you to love life, because in life you never give up. Whatever your battle, with respect for all, never stop fighting for your rights and those of your loved ones, because the truly disabled are those who refuse to know
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Civico 117a
Biviano Brothers
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Civil Rights. A significant historical date for this entry is July 23, 2013.
Location. 41° 54.033′ N, 12° 28.724′ E. Marker is in Roma, Lazio (Latium, Rome), in Cittเ metropolitana di Roma Capitale. It is at the intersection of Piazza di Monte Citorio and Via della Colonna Antonina on Piazza di Monte Citorio. The marker is embedded into cobblestones in the piazza in front of Palazzo Montecitorio, the home of the Chamber of Deputies, the lower house in Italy's parliament. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Roma, Lazio 00186, Italy. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire and specifically also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Trevi-Pantheon Route (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ferdinand Gregorovius (about 120 meters away); Albergo Cesari (about 120 meters away); Giovanni Bovio (about 120 meters away); Altiero Spinelli (about 120 meters away); L'eclisse / The Eclipse (about 120 meters away); Chiesa di San Macuto / Church of Saint Maclovio (about 150 meters away); a different marker also named Trevi-Pantheon Route (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roma.
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Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 4, 2025
2. The Biviano Brothers Marker in front of Palazzo Montecitorio
1. World FSHD Day. World FSHD Day, observed annually on June 20, is held to raise awareness of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), a common form of muscular dystrophy.
Excerpt: "The first World FSHD Day was celebrated on June 20, 2016. Three years earlier, brothers Marco and Sandro Biviano traveled from their home on Lipari, Italy to Rome to advocate for better access to medical care. After 700 days of demonstrations, the Biviano brothers convinced the Italian government to fund a telemedicine system and home care for Italian citizens living with FSHD. In addition, the Italian government designated June 20th FSHD Day. This date honors the birthday of the Biviano siblings mother."(Submitted on September 18, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
2. Stamina, prosegue la protesta. "Per noi non c'่ alternativa" (YouTube). An August 2013 video report (in Italian) looks at the protest led by the Biviano Brothers. (Submitted on September 18, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 4, 2025
3. A view of the Biviano Brothers Marker, facing south away from the palace
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 18, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
