Calenzano 1325 – Siege of the Castle
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Calenzano 1325 – Siege of the Castle

05 Oct 2025
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Edition 2025 — Calenzano 1325

The 2025 edition of Calenzano 1325 – Siege of the Castle took place on Sunday, October 5, in the village of Calenzano Alto, celebrating the 700th anniversary of the 1325 siege. This edition introduced the novelty of living chess: the battle between Castruccio Castracani's troops and the castle defenders was re-enacted in Piazza San Niccolò, which was transformed into a giant chessboard with costumed characters acting as pieces.

Calenzano 1325 – Siege of the Castle 2025

On Sunday, October 5, 2025, the medieval village of Calenzano Alto hosted a special edition of Calenzano 1325 – Siege of the Castle, dedicated to the 700th anniversary of the siege led by Castruccio Castracani. The day featured the costumed historical pageant, performances by the Alfieri e Musici della Valmarina, ancient crafts at the medieval market, and games for children.

The great novelty of 2025 was the transformation of the siege re-enactment into a living chess match: Piazza San Niccolò became a chessboard on which the two factions vied for control of the castle, combining spectacle, strategy, and historical reconstruction in the heart of Tuscany.

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