Republic day in rome
Sep 1, 2011, 1:36 pm
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Republic day in rome
I am getting contradictory information. Some say nothing is closed, others say banks and schools and government offices otherwise open. Then I read that the Colosseum and Forum are closed. Then they said they are only closed half a day and then open.
Does anyong know for sure as it would definitely affect our itinerary. thanks in advance.
Does anyong know for sure as it would definitely affect our itinerary. thanks in advance.
Sep 1, 2011, 1:58 pm
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Parades are held nearby the Colosseum/Forum - that's why its hours are affected.
This is why I suggested to you in your other thread that you should schedule your visit to the Colosseum on another day. Or just could go in the afternoon.
Here's a piece about this past year's celebration you might find of interest:
http://www.nileguide.com/destination...italian-style/
This is why I suggested to you in your other thread that you should schedule your visit to the Colosseum on another day. Or just could go in the afternoon.
Here's a piece about this past year's celebration you might find of interest:
http://www.nileguide.com/destination...italian-style/
Sep 1, 2011, 2:03 pm
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And here's another piece:
http://www.buzzinrome.com/2011/05/31...and-much-more/
http://www.buzzinrome.com/2011/05/31...and-much-more/
Sep 1, 2011, 2:20 pm
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As long as I can go in the afternoon it is fine. I just did not want to lose a whole day of visiting special places because of the holiday. Thus we will join in the celebration and then go sightseeing. thanks
Sep 1, 2011, 3:06 pm
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Perhaps some of our Italian natives and expats in residence can chime in with more certainty than I have.
Sep 2, 2011, 2:42 am
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Just to understand...are you referring to Republic day on 2nd June or Liberation day on 25th April?
With the proposed abolishion of bank-holidays next year, this is going to be a huge difference...
With the proposed abolishion of bank-holidays next year, this is going to be a huge difference...
Sep 2, 2011, 3:01 am
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So what's happening with this proposal? You think bank holidays might really be abolished?
Sep 2, 2011, 6:04 pm
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Since June 2 is a Saturday I had originally planned to do the Vatican on Friday, not as crowded, and do the Colosseum, Forum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps on Saturday.
Now, however, if the Vatican is open on the 2nd I may switch the itinerary. I will have to think about it. We arrive on Thursday, but I am assuming we will be exhausted and not want to do a lot then. So it's actually two and a half days we have in Rome.
None of this is a crisis as I am sure we will be able to do it all.
Originally I was making the Vatican a short day but my granddaughter now wants to do the gardens as well. We shall figure it all out.
Now, however, if the Vatican is open on the 2nd I may switch the itinerary. I will have to think about it. We arrive on Thursday, but I am assuming we will be exhausted and not want to do a lot then. So it's actually two and a half days we have in Rome.
None of this is a crisis as I am sure we will be able to do it all.
Originally I was making the Vatican a short day but my granddaughter now wants to do the gardens as well. We shall figure it all out.
Sep 2, 2011, 6:38 pm
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Here's the link to its 2012 calendar where'll you see that it's not closed (chiuso) on June 2:
http://mv.vatican.va/3_EN/pages/z-In...dario2012.html
(The Vatican is a sovereign city-state. The Festa della Repubblica is an Italian holiday).
Regarding touring the gardens - in case you don't know already - the Vatican offers its own tour (I like that the price includes entrance to the Museums and Sistine Chapel). Here's a cut and paste of its description:
VATICAN GARDENS
Full price ticket: 31,00 Euro. Reduced ticket: 24,00 Euro. Admission Ticket included.
A tour of the Vatican Garden is unique, as it takes the visitor through 2000 years of history. Besides the natural beauty of the gardens, the Vatican City is rich in monuments and precious works of art. Duration of the tour is about 2 hours.
The ticket also enables the visitors to continue, on their own, a tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
Here's the link:Full price ticket: 31,00 Euro. Reduced ticket: 24,00 Euro. Admission Ticket included.
A tour of the Vatican Garden is unique, as it takes the visitor through 2000 years of history. Besides the natural beauty of the gardens, the Vatican City is rich in monuments and precious works of art. Duration of the tour is about 2 hours.
The ticket also enables the visitors to continue, on their own, a tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
http://biglietteriamusei.vatican.va/...action=booking
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Oct 22, 2011, 11:21 pm
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I was there this year on the same holiday. Most of the tourist places were open from 12 onwards however the Vatican was closed as well as all retail shops, banks, etc
No prob with transport at all
No prob with transport at all
Nov 4, 2011, 5:38 pm
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schools, government offices are closed. the military parade takes place in the morning in the Colosseum area, and that's why the Roman forum and the Colosseum are closed in the morning.
Vatican Museums are open as usual since June 2 is an Italian national holiday. the Vatican is a separate state, no holiday for them
Vatican Museums are open as usual since June 2 is an Italian national holiday. the Vatican is a separate state, no holiday for them