Tragic Naming

Tragic Naming. The Piazza Cella in Zurich's Aussersihl district was named after Ettore Cella, a Swiss actor and director, but the story behind its naming is mo…

Location: Piazza Cella, Zurich, Switzerland

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The Piazza Cella in Zurich's Aussersihl district was named after Ettore Cella, a Swiss actor and director, but the story behind its naming is more intriguing. The square was initially proposed to be named 'Piazza Angelo' in memory of a doorman who died tragically. However, the commission decided to honor the Cella family, who had a significant impact on the area's history, particularly through Ettore's mother, Erminia, who ran a restaurant that was a hub for anti-fascist Italian immigrants.

Source: Die Piazza Cella

Tragic Naming — Zurich, Canton of Zurich

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