
Italy's 13 holidays: When cities close and why patron saints matter
Italy has 12 national holidays plus a 13th unique to each city. Learn which dates shut things down and how to avoid peak crowds.
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Italy has 12 national holidays plus a 13th unique to each city. Learn which dates shut things down and how to avoid peak crowds.

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