Francesco Borrello, Jr. is one of the Italian writers who shared his family history with My Italian Family. In particular, he introduced his grandfather to us from whom he inherited not only his namesake but also his ability to tell a story.

You are about to embark on the journey to Italian Dual Citizenship, but before getting started you are wondering about the costs involved. Wise thinking!

The cost varies based on how many generations exist between you and your Italian ancestor who emigrated to your country.  For instance, these are the costs that you will likely incur:
 

What to do if the Italian birth record of your Ancestor is not available in the town hall where he or she was born. 

Giuseppe Garibaldi, revered as one of the founders of the modern Italian state, was born in Nice (Nizza) more than 200 years ago on July 4, 1807. Second of five children, he had three brothers who became either sailors or merchants and one sister, Maria Elisabetta died at a young age.