Summer Shorts: Ferragosto in Italy - History, Celebrations and Travel Tips

from Amongst Romans · host Amongst Romans

If you’re travelling in Italy in August, there’s one date you need to know: Ferragosto. It’s part ancient Roman holiday, part Catholic feast day, and today it’s the height of Italy’s summer celebrations. In this episode of Italian Summer Shorts, I’ll explain: – The history of Ferragosto and how it’s celebrated today – What to expect across Italy on August 15th – Other important August dates and events to know about – Tips for making the most of this hot (and busy) time of year From fireworks over the coast to quiet city streets, Ferragosto is a unique window into Italian culture and a date that can shape your travel plans. Resources: Read more about Ferragosto Check out 200+ phrases for tourists for your next trip Tips for Planning Your Trip to Italy Italy Travel Guide Find out where to stay in Italy Discover things to do in Italy Love Italy? Check out the AmongstRomans blog and dream of Italy. Subscribe to our mailing list and never miss an episode. Join our adventures on TikTok and Instagram. Don't forget to leave a review and share your thoughts with us!

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Aug 7, 2025

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

NOW PLAYING

Summer Shorts: Ferragosto in Italy - History, Celebrations and Travel Tips

0:00 9:30

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

What Then Say You Keith & Tunisha Barnes Welcome to the show! In this podcast my wife and I have candid conversations about various topics that will encourage and at times challenge you! The greatest conversations ever had are typically amongst friends in an intimate setting. This is the venue in which the Holy Spirit often works to separate the chaff from the wheat in our lives if we are being honest with ourselves. We hope as you peer behind the veil and join us that you take what you hear and consider it with Gods word in your own life. RCI - A livre ouvert Radio Chine Internationale Les Chinois ont très tôt consacré du temps à la création littéraire. En plus de deux milles ans d’histoire, les artistes chinois ont donné naissance à de nombreux chef-d’oeuvres : poésies, nouvelles, romans ou pièces de théâtre. A Livre ouvert, vous fait partager ces écrits - témoins de la sagesse chinoise - depuis les classiques jusqu’au oeuvres contemporaines. LadyGang PodcastOne Are you afraid to be alone with your own thoughts? Would you rather hear stories and conversations from three idiots stumbling through womanhood? Well, you’re in the right place! From the minds and mouths of Keltie Knight, Jac Vanek, and Becca Tobin, the LADYGANG podcast intends to make women feel less alone. Each week the ladies welcome celebrity guests, experts, or chat amongst themselves about all things lady.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Amongst Romans?

This episode is 9 minutes long.

When was this Amongst Romans episode published?

This episode was published on August 7, 2025.

Can I download this Amongst Romans episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!