Ferie Messium – Medieval Festival in San Gimignano Italy

Third weekend in June

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Basic Information

When: Third weekend in June

Where: San Gimignano, Italy

Map: San Gimignano on Google Maps

Official Website: cavalieridisantafina.it

Hotels: Hotels in San Gimignano

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Ferie Messium – Medieval Festival

Held the third weekend in June each year in the ancient town San Gimignano, Italy,

The town evokes it’s past when celebrating the Medieval Festival here in the heart of Tuscany.

About the festival

In 1993 a local association decided to hold a festival to help revive the ancient town of San Gimigano.

It’s now an annual feast celebrated by the entire population.

For authenticity the organisers adhere as closely as possible to historical traditions.

Highlights of the festival include the grand parade, where the traditions on display are symbolic of the relationship between the earth and its fertility.

So also the Tug of War race for the men and the Race of the Braid for women.

Horses play a significant role in the festivities with the horse races and the subsequent blessing of the horses of the four districts being a focal part of the Festival.

Birds of prey demonstrations and a medieval market round out the festival offerings.

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More about San Gimignano

A hilltop town in delightful Tuscany, San Gimignano possibly dates as far back as 63 B.C.

It has a long, complex and fascinating history.

Today it attracts millions of visitors annually as they come to soak up the medieval atmosphere and view the wonderfully preserved buildings of this UNESCO registered World Cultural Heritage site.

Want to know more about what to see and do in San Gimignano?

Then see our San Gimignano page.

Destination

Check-in date

Thu 30 Mar 2023

Check-out date

Fri 31 Mar 2023

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Where to stay and hotel tips

There are many good hotels, villas, guest houses and bed and Breakfast possibilities within the heart of San Gimignano.

There are even over 200 lodging options in the immediate area around San Gimignano.

Depending on what you look for in an accommodation, you should find something to suit your tastes.

Book well in advance for June, July, and August.

Many accommodations are fully booked already a year in advance.

Relais Cappuccina is an excellent four-star hotel and offers beautiful town views.

If you prefer to check out some local heritage: Hotel La Collegiata is a 16th-century former Franciscan convent.

It is situated a few kilometres outside the town, charming and has a beautiful pool area.

If you want a unique experience in the middle of town, you should stay in the Leon Bianco.

You have to walk from the parking lot 10-15 minutes away, but in return, you get a romantic night in a 12th-century building at the main square of San Gimignano.

Its rooms overlook either the city’s historical centre or the Tuscan countryside.