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Margherita Day: 5 lesser-known facts about the pizza

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By Nascimento Pinto
Published Jun 11, 2025

Observance

Margherita Pizza Day is observed on June 11 around the world to celebrate the anniversary of the unique pizza and its flavours that include three ingredients

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Origin

The Margherita pizza is known to be named after Queen Margherita of Savoy, and the day is celebrated to commemorate its naming in honour of her

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Love for pizza

The Queen visited Naples with King Umberto I in 1889 and wanted to try a Neapolitan pizza, and wanted to eat something that represented the Italian flag

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Chef

It was made by Raffaele Esposito, owner of Pizzeria Pietro il Pizzaiolo, who named it after her; a letter confirming the name and the queen`s approval exists

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What is a Margherita Pizza?

The Margherita pizza has a thin-crust base with tomato sauce with fresh mozzarella cheese and fresh basil leaves, and may include extra virgin olive oil

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