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August
Rome melts in the heat as locals flee the city for their summer hols. Many businesses
shut down around 15 August but hoteliers offer discounts and there are loads of sum-
mer events to enjoy.
Festa della Madonna della Neve
On 5 August, rose petals are showered on celebrants in the Basilica di Santa Maria Mag-
giore to commemorate a miraculous 4th-century snowfall.
