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Post by stevegwmonkseaton Mon Aug 05, 2013 3:31 pm

... lots of places closed, but some festa's to make up for it... Ferragosto events link

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Post by Gala Placidia Tue Aug 06, 2013 6:57 am

They have been celebrating this holiday since 18 BC and it was called "Ferie Augustus" in honour of the Emperor. There was also at the time a festivity of the goddess Diana. Christianity replaced the pagan cult with the Assumption of Mary and there are quite a few "Assuntas" in Italy. Many Italians have their yearly holidays at this time of the year, so you can expect lots of shops and offices close their doors during this time. Enjoy the "festas"
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