I'm wondering how much will actually be closed on August 15th for Ferro di Agusto?
I'm planning to travel from Milan to Florence that day, the trenitalia site shows trains as running that day, is that correct?

Also, once in Florence will most things be closed? Or can I rely on the touristy nature to keep some of the things such as the Uffizi and the Duomo open? What about resturaunts? Will we be able to get dinner? Or should we buy food ahead of time to eat?

Last time I was in Italy in August, I dont remember this particular day being any different from the rest of August. Of course I was in a small town, so most things were closed anyways.

Thanks!

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Lori as long as you are in Florence or any other large city I wouldn't think you will have much of a problem......Most of the "touristy" spots will still be open ao I wouldn't worry about dinner.
I'm sure some of the others here could tell you about the museums as I have not tried to venture into them on holidays.
I have been in Florence at Easter time, during Christmas time and thru August (ferragotso) and have not had a terrible time finding anything to do, although on holidays I generally stay in the apartment or visit friends. Daily walks thru the streets are nice when there is a holiday, however, because there is much less traffic to contend with and the city just seems quieter.

We were in Florence last year and the Duomo was closed. I also think that the museums were closed as well because we had to come back and do the Academeia and Uffizi on our way out of town. All the shops were closed too. You can look on the museum websites and they will tell you their hours.


Ginger

hi, the majority of shops will be closed, for museums is better to check (they used to close but lately they are trying to keep them open given the large number of tourists), for restaurants no problem they'll be open. since ferragosto is a religious holyday, the duomo like all other churches will be open for the holy mass (but possibly closed for tourist sightseeing)