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Ferragosto

            Legend has it that the ancestor of Ferragosto as we understand it today is to be found in the Roman period. To be precise, around 18 BC. in the Feriae Augusti, the moment in which the farmers took a break after working in the fields in honor of the emperor Octavian Augustus. The anniversary fell in the first days of August, but the celebrations often continued until the end of the month.In the 7th century the Catholic Church decided to celebrate the assumption of Mary on August 15th. In fact, it is no coincidence that processions in honor of the Madonna take place in many regions of Italy. As regards trips out of town, the tradition was born during the twenty years of fascism: trains were organized at advantageous prices to allow poor people to have a change of scenery and see the sea or the mountains for the first time in their lives. In this context, the custom of the "packed lunch" was also born, that is, a frugal meal brought from home. 
 At 2 pm a sudden violent storm beached some boats that can be seen offshore.            Explore August.

Taken in: Italy / Tuscany / Piombino / Baratti (show map)

Taken on: August 15, 2024

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