Setmana Medieval Festival and St. Jordi
17 – 19 April and 23 – 26 April 2020 (Two weekends) (Cancelled)
St. Jordi and Montblanc
The legend of St. Jordi (San Jorge, Saint George) and the dragon is once again brought to life at the medieval festival in Montblanc, Spain.
About Setmana Medieval Festival and St. Jordi
This festival was created to promote the cultural activities relating to the Middle Ages legend of St. Jordi (San Jorge, Saint George) and the dragon.
St. Jordi is the patron saint of Catalonia and legend has it that he battled the fire-breathing dragon to set a princess free.
The battle purportedly took place outside the walls of Montblanc.
Where the dragon’s blood spilled, red roses now grow.
While celebrating the feast of St. Jordi on 23 April, it’s traditional for men to hand red roses to the women they love.
It’s an amazing sight to see the streets strewn with red roses.
The Medieval Week coincides with this day.
The whole town is festooned with ancestral standards and coats of arms, while medieval soldiers and noble knights stroll the streets.
Festival highlights include a re-enactment of the fight between the saint and the dragon.
And then there’s a medieval supper to enjoy, minstrels to hear and medieval markets to explore.
Basic Information
When: 17 – 19 April and 23 – 26 April 2020 (Two weekends) (Cancelled)
St. George’s Day (Sant Jordi) is 23 April.
Where: Montblanc, Spain
Map: Montblanc, Spain, on Google Maps
Festival Website: Setmana Medieval Festival and St. Jordi
Hotels: Hotels in Montblanc
More about Montblanc
The Catalan city Montblanc is situated between the Mediterranean and the Prades Mountains about 100 km from Barcelona.
Rich in history, the historic town centre is contained within medieval walls, which have been designated as a Property of Cultural Interest.
Also worth visiting is the nearby monastery, Monestir de Poblet, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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