My husband and I are considering a trip to Venice, Milan, and/or the Dolomites region the week of May 18 - 23, 2009. I have read that in Europe many shops, museums, and attractions shut down for religious holidays. I believe that Thursday May 21, 2009 is Ascension Day in Europe. Does anyone know whether Venice, Milan, and/or the smaller villages in northern Italy will "shut down" for Ascension Day or any other days that week? Since Ascension Day is a Thursday instead of a Sunday, I'm hoping everything in Italy stays open that week! Does anyone know for sure?
Posted by
Sheboygan, Wisc., USA
934 posts
Ive never been in Italy on Ascenscion day but in France everyone was on a 4 day vacation mostly at the beach and we had a hard time getting rooms.We also found that Pentecost was a 4 day vacation and many were on Vacation.
Posted by
bergamo
401 posts
Ascension Day is a work day here. Nothing will be shut down.
Posted by
Mpls, MN
1005 posts
Don't know about this holiday but we were in Italy on Assumption Day/Ferrogosto (mid-August) in 2007 and found things to be open.