In August, Città della Pieve recounts the ancient bull hunt with the Palio dei Terzieri. Appointed for the first time in 1250, the Terzieri originate from the subdivision of the city into three parts. The urban layout, which dates back
The night of Calici di Stelle returns to Montepulciano with exclusive tastings of Rosso di Montepulciano DOC and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG in some of the most evocative places of the 16th century medieval city. The schedule provides for the tasting of
The Giostra del Saracino of Sarteano originates from the ancient and bloody jousting tournaments that have taken place several times since the time of Charlemagne and then the Crusades, with the deadly duels, which provided narrative and imaginary support to the Chansons de Geste,
The Palio di Siena is a historic and much-anticipated horse race that is held twice each year, on 2 July and 16 August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and riders, bareback and dressed in their contrada colours, represent ten of
Every year, in a charming and magical medieval atmosphere, a strenuous uphill race takes place in Montepulciano: a barrel race called “Il Bravìo”. Il “Bravìo delle Botti” is a competition between the eight districts of the town: Cagnano, Collazzi, Le
