Castrum Diani - Medieval Re-enactment

Castrum Diani, the Middle Ages come alive in Diano Castello

Castrum Diani is the grand medieval re-enactment of Diano Castello, a hilltop village in the Gulf of Diano, in the province of Imperia, whose very name refers to the castrum, the fortified settlement of medieval times. Founded in 1983, the event has a long series of editions and represents one of the most deeply rooted traditions of the area.

Two days in the past

During the event, the historic center transforms into a medieval village animated by jesters, musicians, dancers, swordsmen, falconers, and fire-eaters. Between the alleys and small squares of the village, there are performances, exhibitions, and scenes of daily life from the past, while stalls offer medieval food and specialties prepared in the style of the era.

A village made for re-enactment

The strength of Castrum Diani lies in the natural setting offered by the village: the narrow alleys, the stone houses, the views of the Gulf. Walking through Diano Castello during the re-enactment means immersing yourself in a suspended atmosphere, where the line between spectacle and real place becomes blurred.

The summer of Diano Castello

Castrum Diani ideally closes the village's summer season, which is rich in events including the Vermentino Award and the Castrum Musicae review. For the visitor, it is an opportunity to discover an authentic corner of the Ligurian Riviera di Ponente, far from the more crowded coast.