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    Calendimaggio 2025

    Date: 7 May 2025 - 10 May 2025

    Calendimaggio 2025 will most likely take place between Wednesday, May 7, and Saturday, May 10, 2025, in the beautiful town of Assisi. The town of Assisi, nestled in the rolling hills of Umbria, is not only renowned for its spiritual heritage as the birthplace of Saint Francis, but also for its rich cultural traditions. Among these, the Calendimaggio stands out as a vibrant and colorful festival that brings the medieval history of the town to life.   WHAT ARE THE DATES FOR CALENDIMAGGIO 2025? Since 2015, the festival is held every year on the first Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday after the 1st of May, to greet the arrival of spring. In 2025, May 1st will fall on a Thursday, and Calendimaggio 2025 will most likely take place between May 7 and 10.   WHAT IS THE LOCATION FOR CALENDIMAGGIO 2025? Calendimaggio 2025 will take place in Assisi, and the most important events of the festival will be held in the main square of the town, Piazza del Comune.   SHORT HISTORY OF CALENDIMAGGIO The origins of Calendimaggio are lost in time. Most likely, the festival tried to revive an ancient pagan custom that celebrated the return of spring and Read more [...]

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    Palio di Siena 2025 - 2 July 2025

    Date: 2 July 2025

    Palio di Siena 2025 will be held, as usual, twice in 2025, in the magnificent Piazza del Campo, in Siena. The first event, Palio di Provenzano 2025, will take place on July 2, and the second, Palio dell’Assunta 2025, will be held on August 16. Palio di Provenzano is dedicated to the Madonna of Provenzano, and Palio dell’Assunta is held in honor of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Palio di Siena is one of Italy’s most iconic and historical events, capturing the essence of the Sienese culture and tradition. The event is practically a horse race between the 17 contrade (districts or wards) of the city, held in the shell-shaped square Piazza del Campo. The race is a vibrant spectacle of color, competition, and community spirit, with deep roots in the city’s history and religious devotion.   WHAT ARE THE DATES FOR PALIO DI SIENA 2025? Palio di Siena 2025 will be held twice in 2025, as usual. Palio di Provenzano will take place on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, and Palio dell’Assunta will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025.   WHAT IS THE LOCATION OF PALIO DI SIENA 2025? Palio di Siena 2025 will be held in the Read more [...]

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    Palio di Siena 2025 - 16 August 2025

    Date: 16 August 2025

    Palio di Siena 2025 will be held, as usual, twice in 2025, in the magnificent Piazza del Campo, in Siena. The first event, Palio di Provenzano 2025, will take place on July 2, and the second, Palio dell’Assunta 2025, will be held on August 16. Palio di Provenzano is dedicated to the Madonna of Provenzano, and Palio dell’Assunta is held in honor of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Palio di Siena is one of Italy’s most iconic and historical events, capturing the essence of the Sienese culture and tradition. The event is practically a horse race between the 17 contrade (districts or wards) of the city, held in the shell-shaped square Piazza del Campo. The race is a vibrant spectacle of color, competition, and community spirit, with deep roots in the city’s history and religious devotion.   WHAT ARE THE DATES FOR PALIO DI SIENA 2025? Palio di Siena 2025 will be held twice in 2025, as usual. Palio di Provenzano will take place on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, and Palio dell’Assunta will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025.   WHAT IS THE LOCATION OF PALIO DI SIENA 2025? Palio di Siena 2025 will be held in the Read more [...]