Courtyard Stories (Festival of Knowledge)

Courtyard Stories, the finale of the Festival of Knowledge

Courtyard Stories is the concluding event of the 2026 Festival of Knowledge - A Territory Telling Its Story, the major widespread cultural project promoted by the Mountain Union of Municipalities of the Lanzo, Ceronda, and Casternone Valleys. After visiting fifteen municipalities with fifteen different events between May and September, the Festival has chosen Corio, in the province of Turin, for its grand finale: Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the village opens to visitors with a route through its hidden corners, tales, and local atmosphere.

A route through the village courtyards

The idea behind the event is simple and evocative: the courtyards, archways, and hidden spaces of Corio's historic center become a stage for memories, crafts, and traditions for an afternoon. Walking from one courtyard to another, the public is invited to rediscover the daily life of the past, family histories, and the knowledge that has shaped this corner of the Canavese region, at the foot of the Lanzo Valleys. It is a way to experience the village from the inside, away from the rush, letting yourself be guided by the places and those who inhabit them.

The Festival of Knowledge: a network of widespread culture

The Festival of Knowledge was born in 2026 with a powerful image: an open book, a symbol of knowledge that does not remain closed but circulates among people, traditions, art, nature, identity, and community. The Mountain Union has networked fifteen municipalities - Lanzo Torinese, Germagnano, Balme, Varisella, Coassolo Torinese, Traves, Balangero, Ala di Stura, Vallo Torinese, Cantoira, Pessinetto, Chialamberto, La Cassa, Givoletto, and Corio - each with its own event, supporting local cultural planning with a contribution of up to 50% of expenses. Courtyard Stories in Corio is the final stop on this collective journey through the tangible and intangible heritage of the Turin mountains.

Why it is worth visiting Corio

About thirty kilometers from Turin, Corio is a Canavese village that preserves the charm of mountain towns without sacrificing its proximity to the city. Participating in Courtyard Stories means discovering an authentic territory, where culture is not confined to a theater but lives in the streets, in the courtyards, and in the voices of those who tell their stories. A perfect occasion for an early autumn Sunday in the Lanzo Valleys.