.:. other / August, pronounced “o ghost”
Agosto
August 1st through 31, 2019
August is the month when most of the Milanese go on holiday. Signs saying
Chiuso per Ferie, closed for vacation, are posted almost everywhere and things to do and see in town are few and far between. Assorted open-air spots - the
Sforza Castle among them - provide backdrops for
concerts and performances.
.:. The city is even more deserted around August 15, called
Ferragosto. When Ferragosto comes, as this year, next to a weekend, even the diehards surrender and abandon Milan.
.:. Some notable exceptions. Through August, visitors enjoy nearly every day all the
Triennale attractions, the
Torre Branca, and the
Poldi Pezzoli museum, which is
free on Wed 21. The
Brera National Art Gallery, too, is open in August -- and entrance is
free on August 15. Nights out may be spent at the
Cascina Cuccagna or at
Base.