How many capitals did Italy have before Rome was made capital?
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Italy was officially unified in 1871, and Rome has been the capital ever since. However, a "United Italy" (something of a misnomer at the time) was proclaimed in 1861, with Turin as the capital. In 1864/5, the capital was moved to Florence, where the first Italian Parliament met.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_unification
