Ciclopica. Giants on the Hills
Literature, art, and philosophy on the hills of Amelia
About Ciclopica
A Festival of Thought in Amelia
In Amelia, an ancient city in the province of Terni in southern Umbria, Ciclopica. Giganti in Collina is the festival that weaves together literature, art, and philosophy every summer. The name itself evokes the idea of 'giants' of thought gathering on the hills of Amelia, in an event that has managed to build a rare balance between the depth of its content and the lightness of the summer setting.
Conferences, Performances, and Music
The program alternates conferences and dialogues with nationally renowned guests – classicists, essayists, writers, philosophers, educators – with theatrical performances, concerts, and educational meetings. The venues for the event range from Villa Aspreta to the historic center of Amelia, and to the local wineries, in a constant dialogue between culture and landscape.
A Free Admission Event
Promoted by the Giganti in Collina association, the festival is free to enter and is also supported by the community's contributions. Each edition revolves around a theme, often inspired by verses and literary suggestions, which serves as a common thread for the meetings. Ciclopica is now one of the most recognizable summer cultural offerings in the Amerino area and southern Umbria, capable of bringing leading names from the Italian cultural scene to a intimate and evocative setting.
Ciclopica — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, the 10th, of Ciclopica. Giganti in Collina takes place in Amelia from June 25 to 28. The festival of literature, art, and philosophy confirms its formula, alternating conferences and dialogues with distinguished guests with theatrical performances, concerts, and educational moments.
As is tradition, the event venues range from Villa Aspreta to the historic center of Amelia and the local wineries. The detailed program for the tenth-anniversary edition, including guest names and individual meeting times, will be published by the organizers on the website ameliaciclopica.it in the weeks leading up to the event.
Programme Ciclopica 2026
The 2026 edition is spread over four days, from Thursday, June 25 to Sunday, June 28, between Villa Aspreta, Amelia's historic center, and the local wineries, featuring conferences and dialogues with classicists, essayists, writers, and philosophers, theatrical performances, concerts, and educational events.
The detailed program for the tenth anniversary, including guest names, meeting titles, and times, has not yet been published and will be announced by the Giganti in Collina association on ameliaciclopica.it.
Highlights Ciclopica 2026
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Practical information — Ciclopica
How to Get Here
Amelia can be reached via the SS205 Amerina and the E45; the city is about half an hour from Terni and Orvieto.
Where it Takes Place
Villa Aspreta, Amelia's historic center, and local wineries.
Admission
Free. Program and locations of individual events at www.ameliaciclopica.it.
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Where does it take place — Ciclopica
Villa Aspreta e centro storico di Amelia