Ferragosto: The Day Italy Stands Still
Ferragosto: il giorno in cui l’Italia si ferma
From ancient Roman holidays to modern beach picnics, August 15 turns the whole country into a still-life painting.
If you’ve ever tried to get anything done in Italy on August 15, you’ll know it’s not just a public holiday — it’s a full-system shutdown. Ferragosto is the closest thing Italy has to a nationwide “out of office” reply, but one that’s been r…
