Italy in August: What’s Actually Happening (and What to Skip)
Italy in August, honestly explained by someone who lives here: the Ferragosto trap, the festivals worth planning around, and what to skip.
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Cavalcata dell’Assunta, Fermo: Italy’s Oldest Reenactment
Cavalcata dell’Assunta 2026: Fermo’s 45th edition, the real story behind the August 14–15 changes, ten contrade, tickets, and where to stand.
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Ferragosto Explained: What Italy’s August 15 Holiday Actually Means
What is Ferragosto? An Italian insider explains the Roman, Catholic, and Fascist-era roots of Italy’s August 15 holiday — and what actually closes.
