Italy would compete in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 , set to be held in Düsseldorf , Germany . Italy returned to the contest after a 14-year absence , having last competed in the 1997 Contest . The entry was organised by Italian broadcaster Radiotelevisione Italiana ( RAI ) and finished second after the winning song from Azerbaijan
1997 Contest
Eurovision Song Contest 1997
Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011