Cultural Season at the Cluniac Monastery of Castelletto Cervo

A cultural season within the priory walls

The Cultural Season at the Cluniac Monastery of Castelletto Cervo is the annual program of events that brings the Priory of Saints Peter and Paul to life in the heart of the Biella region, Piedmont. Promoted by the organization dedicated to the site's preservation and promotion, the season includes guided tours, concerts, themed days, and activities aimed at showcasing one of the most significant monastic complexes of the subalpine Middle Ages. The calendar runs throughout the year, offering residents and visitors numerous opportunities to discover a place that safeguards centuries of history.

The 2026 opening: the Medieval Night Tour

The 2026 edition opened with a striking proposal: a Medieval Night Tour, designed to lead the public on an immersive journey of historical storytelling, live performances, and fire choreography. The evening tours take place in two sessions, allowing guests to experience the monastery's atmosphere after dark, when the ancient walls transform into a stage for medieval enchantment. It is the perfect opportunity for those wishing to discover the site from a new perspective, blending emotion with historical narrative.

A Cluniac priory of European importance

The SS. Pietro e Paolo Cluniac Monastery represents one of the wealthiest and most powerful monastic foundations of the subalpine Middle Ages. The first documentary evidence dates back to the end of the 11th century, when the priory was already fully operational and linked to the vast network of the Abbey of Cluny in Burgundy. Today, the complex preserves valuable architectural features, including the narthex with cross vaults, the bell tower, and medieval frescoes, and is part of the Council of Europe's Great Cultural Itinerary dedicated to Cluniac sites. Since 2009, it has also been the subject of archaeological, architectural, and art-historical studies conducted in collaboration with the University of Eastern Piedmont.

Castelletto Cervo and the Biella territory

The monastery stands in the Municipality of Castelletto Cervo, in the province of Biella, set amidst the rolling hills and countryside typical of north-eastern Piedmont. Surrounded by a spacious garden with centuries-old trees, the priory is a reference point for the historical and religious heritage of the area. The cultural season helps keep this site alive, intertwining the rediscovery of the past with contemporary offerings such as concerts and themed initiatives.

Why attend

• A historic site of European value: one of the most important Cluniac priories in Piedmont.
• Guided tours and evening events: to discover the monastery in a suggestive, nocturnal setting.
• Concerts and themed days: a calendar that runs throughout the year.
• An experience for the whole family: blending history, art, and spirituality.

The Cultural Season at the Cluniac Monastery of Castelletto Cervo is an invitation to rediscover a treasure of the Biella area and the Piedmont Region, in a continuous dialogue between medieval memory and contemporary cultural life.