Il giorno della Liberazione - 25 april

And today is ferie (holiday) for the Italian Liberation Day, from the fascism when the Allied troops supposedly "landed" and "liberated" Italy from the bloody hands of Mussolini.

Sounds intriguing enough albeit the actual process was somewhat more "al rallentatore" —as say the Italians, "scene by scene"— the Allied, especially the Yankees, as a matter of fact didn't do a thing, lounging along the Mediterranean coast strategising and, eventually, yes, stormed the fascist from the south (Sicily) as to corner the baddies (area Northern Italy/ South Germany).

There's many "feste" (parties) let alone impromptu street celebrations (think the French Bastille Day in Paris). More sombre commemorations by the President, PM, ministers, and senators in Campidoglio, Rome, this morning.


Your typical Italian window, with their washing all for the world to see (and admire?)
Orvieto, Umbria, Italy.