Castiglion Fiorentino

Easter.

In Castiglion Fiorentino every year in the Holy Week there are evocative Easter rites such as the nocturnal processions. Starting from Holy Tuesday, the three companions of confreres, the Compagnia S. Antonio, who wears clothes of white color, that Good Death dressed in black and the Company of Jesus dressed in blue, covering the main streets of the illuminated historical center with torches, they carry in procession the wooden natural simulacra that retrace the passion of Jesus Christ.

On the night of Holy Saturday, during the Mass, the last act is staged with the “Resurrezione con la volata”. The statue of Christ is transported “in a sprint” throughout the central nave of the Collegiata while the lights of the church light up and the firecrackers burst into the churchyard.

Palio dei Rioni in Castiglion Fiorentino

The third Sunday of June, in honor of the Madonna delle Grazie of Rivaio, is held the historical re-enactment called Palio dei Rioni, an exciting race of horses. The month preceding this event, the third parties, Porta Romana, Porta Fiorentina and the district of Cassero, organize folklore events such as May 8 at Porta Romana, a celebration in honor of the Saint Patron Saint Michael with out of artifice, following Porta Fiorentina with the “Medieval Banquet” and the Cassero district with the “Medieval Festival”.

Il sabato che precede la corsa dei cavalli, si tiene, in piazza del Municipio la Gara dei Musici e degli Sbandieratori.

Lucignano.

Every year, in the month of May, the “Maggiolata” is held in Lucignano, a spring festival that celebrates the new season with flowers and allegorical floats in the streets and on the balconies of the medieval village.

Cortona

Every year, between August and September, Cortonantiquaria is held, the National Antiques Market Exhibition at Palazzo Vagnotti.

Arezzo

Every first Sunday of the month in Arezzo the Antiquarian Fair of Arezzo is held along the streets of the Historical Center.

Saracino.

La Giostra del Saracino is an important and famous centuries-old tradition with medieval origins that takes place in the city of Arezzo. The four neighborhoods in which the city is subdivided are: the Porta Crucifera district “Colcitrone”, the Porta del Foro district, “Porta San Lorentino district”, the Porta Sant’Andreae district, the Porta Santo district Spirit “District of Colombina”. Two editions: the first at night in June, last Saturday; the second one on the first Sunday of September. La Giostra del Saracino is an important and famous centuries-old tradition with medieval origins that takes place in the city of Arezzo.