Liberation Day 2025: Italy to mark historic holiday with free access to museums
This annual public holiday commemorates the end of the Fascist regime and the Nazi occupation during World War II, as well as the victory of Italy's Resistance movement.
Though not all of Italy was liberated on April 25th, 1945, this was when the key industrial northern cities of Milan and Turin gained their freedom, and it was later chosen as the symbolic date for the liberation of Italy.
Liberation Day 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of this date.
That means visitors can explore iconic cultural sites such as the Colosseum, Pompeii, the Uffizi Gallery and Galleria Borghese for no charge.
These free openings will be available during regular operating hours, although reservations may be required for certain locations due to expected high demand.
The initiative is part of a wider effort to make Italy's rich cultural and historical heritage more accessible.
Along with April 25th, the country also offers free access to state museums on two other significant national holidays: June 2nd for Festa della Repubblica
Additionally, museums are open for free on the first Sunday of each month.
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