Corriere della Sera
Italy's oldest and most read daily newspaper.
It is one of Italy's oldest newspapers and is considered the country's national newspaper of record, generally regarded as centre-right-leaning and representative of the moderate bourgeoisie.
- founder
- Eugenio Torelli Viollier
- field
- Daily newspaper
- nationality
- Italian
- known_for
- Italy's most read newspaper; national newspaper of record; introduced comics in Italy in 1908
Lore & Background
The newspaper introduced comics in Italy in 1908 through a supplement for children, Corriere dei Piccoli. During the Fascist regime, Corriere della Sera funded the Mussolini Prize. In the 1950s, the paper was the organ of the conservative establishment, strongly anti-communist and pro-NATO.
Reader's Guide
Its masthead has remained unchanged since the first edition, and its headquarters on Via Solferino have given it the popular name 'the Via Solferino newspaper.' Originally an evening paper, it grew under Luigi Albertini to become the most widely read newspaper in Italy, shaping the views of the Italian upper and middle classes. The paper's political stance has generally been centre-right, hosting liberal and democratic Catholic views, and it has been considered the Italian national newspaper of record. In the 21st century, its main competitors are Rome's la Repubblica and Turin's La Stampa. Until the late 1970s and early 1980s, its circulation was mostly limited to Lombardy, sharing a readership linked to place of residence and social class, primarily from the industrialist and financial circles. In 2014, it changed from broadsheet to Berliner format. Notable contributors include Dino Buzzati, Eugenio Montale, Italo Calvino, and Oriana Fallaci.
Did You Know?
- Corriere della Sera introduced comics in Italy in 1908 through its supplement Corriere dei Piccoli.
- During the Fascist regime, Corriere della Sera funded the Mussolini Prize.
Frequently Asked Questions
What political stance does Corriere della Sera take?
The paper is generally described as centre-right in orientation and has historically served as the voice of Italy's moderate bourgeois class. This positioning sets it apart from more left-leaning Italian dailies.
Why is Corriere della Sera considered important in Italian media?
It is consistently the most-read newspaper in Italy and functions as the national newspaper of record, making it a primary source for official and historical news. Its long-running daily format since the 19th century also gives it unique archival value.
Did Corriere della Sera introduce anything notable to Italian publishing?
Yes—in 1908 the paper brought comic strips to Italian newspaper readership for the first time. This made it a pioneer in visual storytelling within the country's press.
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