In the heart of the lands crossed by the Bacchiglione River, between Veggiano, Saccolongo and Cervarese, we recount the Middle Ages as you’ve never experienced them: amid history, legends and extraordinary characters.<\/p>\n
From the Scrovegni to the Da Carrara, from Pietro d’Abano to Galileo Galilei, from Giotto to Petrarca, you’ll meet faces that made our area great-and maybe even some jesters or enchanting ladies.<\/p>\n
On the occasion of the XXXI Sparrowhawk Palio, the Castle of San Martino della Vaneza will come alive again: including encampments, markets, performances and medieval magic.<\/p>\n
PROGRAM:<\/strong><\/p>\n Friday, June 19 9:15 p.m.: Defeat of the Villages: preliminary games and tests of skill, strength and cunning<\/p>\n 10:15 p.m.: … and dancing while looking at the moon<\/p>\n “ALBEDO” – Live concert by de Riuros, an ancient-style repertoire with contemporary arrangements, where stage effectiveness makes the audience the real protagonist<\/p>\n Saturday, June 20<\/strong> (Phone reservation required – limited places) Balancing show<\/p>\n by: The Art Tent 10:30 p.m.: “Iron and Fire.”<\/p>\n 1372: Brave Ranieri Guasco, commanding general of the mounted and foot troops in the service of Venice, leads the army against Padua.
\n8:30 p.m.: …let the party begin!
\nOpening taverns and inns: plenty of meat and wine
\nOpening village: ancient arts and crafts
\nPerformances and animations with artists, thespians, jugglers, and gunmen until late at night.
\n9:00 p.m.: Arrival of the captains and Palio award ceremony<\/p>\n
\n8 p.m.: …let the feast begin!
\nOpening taverns and inns: plenty of meat and wine
\nOpening village: ancient arts and crafts
\nOpening encampments: men-at-arms and tents, duels and trainings
\nPerformances and animations with artists, thespians, jugglers and gunmen until late at night.
\n8:30 p.m.: Banquet at court “Illustrious Men”<\/p>\n
\n9 p.m.: In St. Martin’s Pit:<\/p>\n
\nArtists, jesters and musicians.
\n10:15 p.m.: Torchlight military parade<\/p>\n
\n23.00: Castle fire<\/p>\n