Astiludio Historical Festival of Volterra
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Astiludio Historical Festival of Volterra

07 Sep 2025
Volterra — Pisa (050)

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Edition 2025 — Astiludio Historical Festival

The 2025 edition of the Astiludio Historical Festival took place in Piazza dei Priori in Volterra, with four processions departing from the city gates and a challenge between four flag-waver companies. The Compagnia Sbandieratori e Musici della Società dei Terzieri di Massa Marittima won the Guiderdone, finishing ahead of the local Volterra team in a highly attended event.

The 2025 Astiludio Historical Festival brought the great flag-wavers' tournament back to Piazza dei Priori in Volterra, confirming the event as one of Tuscany's leading historical manifestations. The program featured the departure of the processions from the city gates (Porta a Selci, Porta Fiorentina, Porta San Francesco, and Porta all'Arco), the assembly of the groups, and the afternoon challenge.

Four companies competed for the Guiderdone: the Società dei Terzieri di Massa Marittima (GR), the Gruppo Sbandieratori Gioco della Torre di Ripa di Seravezza (LU), the Compagnia dell'Orso Città di Pistoia, and the Gruppo Storico Sbandieratori Città di Volterra. Victory went to the company from Massa Marittima, applauded by the numerous supporters who filled the stands. A special award was also presented to Piero Fiumi for his contribution to the Volterra group.

Programme

Sunday, September 7, 2025 — Piazza dei Priori

  • 3:00 PM — Departure of the processions from the city gates and parade through the city center
  • 3:20 PM — Assembly and presentation of the groups
  • 3:45 PM — Start of the tournament (performances of about 30 minutes for each company)
  • 7:00 PM — Proclamation of the winner

Participating groups: Società dei Terzieri di Massa Marittima (GR), Gioco della Torre di Ripa di Seravezza (LU), Compagnia dell'Orso Città di Pistoia, Gruppo Storico Sbandieratori Città di Volterra.

Highlights

  • Victory of the Società dei Terzieri di Massa Marittima
  • Special award to Piero Fiumi
  • Evaluation by two independent commissions, technical and choreographic

Prices

<p>Free admission.</p>

Where does it take place — Astiludio Historical Festival

Piazza dei Priori

Piazza dei Priori, 56048 Volterra

Contact Astiludio Historical Festival

Tel
+39 0588 86099

Astiludio Historical Festival in brief

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