Barbarossa Festival
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Barbarossa Festival

11 Jun 2025 — 15 Jun 2025
San Quirico d'Orcia — Siena (052)

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Edition 2025 — Barbarossa Festival

The 63rd edition of the Barbarossa Festival took place from June 11 to 15, 2025, in San Quirico d'Orcia, featuring five days of medieval re-enactment. The Canneti district won the Flag-wavers' Pitcher, while the Borgo district won the Archers' Pitcher, both among adults and the young 'de' Citti' participants.

The 63rd edition of the Barbarossa Festival, held from June 11 to 15, 2025, in San Quirico d'Orcia, re-enacted the 1155 meeting between Frederick I Barbarossa and the papal envoys with five days of processions, propitiatory dinners, and challenges between the Quartieri.

In the final competitions at the Horti Leonini, the Canneti District won the Flag-wavers' Pitcher and the Borgo District the Archers' Pitcher; the same districts also triumphed in the youth competitions of the Barbarossa de' Citti. The 2025 Emperor's Pitchers, made of ceramic and bronze, were dedicated to the Jubilee.

Where does it take place — Barbarossa Festival

Centro storico e Horti Leonini

Centro storico, 53027 San Quirico d'Orcia

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+39 0577 899711

Barbarossa Festival in brief

Heritage History Medieval Historical reenactment Folk traditions Folklore Sport Art crafts Outdoor Free Siena

History of Barbarossa Festival

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