Leopard
"The Leopard" is not only the name of this book, but also the symbol of the House of Salina, Prince Fabrizio's aristocratic family. The leopard means a whole bunch of things, but on a general level...
Suit with Tails
Prince Fabrizio is thrown off his game when he first learns that Don Calogero, the mayor of Donnafugata, has become even wealthier than him. He knew that the day would come when "self-made men" wou...
Venus
Venus is a planet in our solar system that lights up in the night sky, which itself is named after a goddess from ancient mythology. And not just any goddess, but the goddess of love. Fabrizio sees...
Italian Tricolor
When the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies joined the United Kingdom of Italy, they went from having this flag to having this one. And if that weren't enough of a historical tidbit, the three-color desig...