Medieval Banquet
Guests dine in medieval style under the stars, served by actors in costume
~20:00
Monteriggioni Crowned with Towers
Monteriggioni di Torri si Corona
Monteriggioni, Italy
Jul 3 - 5, 2026ExpectedSource
Each July the intact walls of Monteriggioni near Siena set the stage for a large medieval festival, as the little town fills with the sights and sounds of Tuscany's medieval past. The famous ring of towers, crowning the hilltop, gives the celebration its name and its dramatic backdrop.
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Jul 2
Day 1 · Jul 3
Grand Costumed Procession
Spectators line the castle walls to watch the arrival parade with torches and heraldry
~18:00
Day 2 · Jul 4
Joust and Combat Shows
Attendees watch staged knightly combat and archery contests amid cheers and music
Jul 4
Where it happens
Castello di Monteriggioni
Monteriggioni, Italy
Open in MapsHow to show up well
Dress for the setting
Comfortable shoes
Read the local rhythm
Optional medieval costume
Keep the visit respectful
Exchange modern money for commemorative "Grossi" coins to buy from market stalls (festival...
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: very high.
Tickets
Ticket required: €6 - €12
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Monteriggioni Crowned with Towers
Monteriggioni di Torri si Corona
Monteriggioni, Italy
Each July the intact walls of Monteriggioni near Siena set the stage for a large medieval festival, as the little town fills with the sights and sounds of Tuscany's medieval past. The famous ring of towers, crowning the hilltop, gives the celebration its name and its dramatic backdrop.
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Jul 3 - 5, 2026Expected dates
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About Monteriggioni Crowned with Towers
Monteriggioni’s intact castle walls set the stage for this celebration of Tuscany’s medieval past. The festival reagrounds civic pride in the town’s Sienese-era heritage (even Dante mentioned Monteriggioni’s fortress in the Divine Comedy ). It allows the community to enact old customs (music, crafts, meals) and the legend of Monteriggioni as a frontier bulwark.
Festive attire welcome, but observe historical themes; supportive behavior
What visitors should understand
Attendance can be appropriate while active documentation is not. Let local boundaries define your role.
What not to do
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Observation may be enough
Some celebrations are best approached quietly: arrive prepared, follow posted rules, and leave without turning the moment into content.
The story behind it
Monteriggioni’s intact castle walls set the stage for this celebration of Tuscany’s medieval past. The festival reagrounds civic pride in the town’s Sienese-era heritage (even Dante mentioned Monteriggioni’s fortress in the Divine Comedy ). It allows the community to enact old customs (music, crafts, meals) and the legend of Monteriggioni as a frontier bulwark.
Key moments to know
Jul 2~20:00Expected
Medieval Banquet
Guests dine in medieval style under the stars, served by actors in costume
Day 1Jul 3~18:00Expected
Grand Costumed Procession
Spectators line the castle walls to watch the arrival parade with torches and heraldry
Day 2Jul 4Approximate
Joust and Combat Shows
Attendees watch staged knightly combat and archery contests amid cheers and music
How to show up well
respectful presence
Dress for the setting
Comfortable shoes
Read the local rhythm
Optional medieval costume
Keep the visit respectful
Exchange modern money for commemorative "Grossi" coins to buy from market stalls (festival currency)
Photo with care
Festive attire welcome, but observe historical themes; supportive behavior
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Jul 3 - 5, 2026
Estimated
City / Area
Monteriggioni
Central Italy
Cost
€6 - €12
Book ahead if required
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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