Giornate al Borgo — Rievocazione Medievale e Palio delle Contrade

The Middle Ages return to Fornelli

The Giornate al Borgo are the great summer festival of Fornelli, in the province of Isernia, and one of the most important historical reenactments in Molise. The event is recognized by the Ministry of Culture (MiC) and registered in the National Register of Historical Reenactments, testifying to its cultural value.

An authentic medieval village

Fornelli is a walled village among the best preserved in Molise, nicknamed "the village of the towers" for its seven towers from the Norman-Angioin era. During the Giornate al Borgo, the walls, arcades, and squares become the natural backdrop for a Middle Ages brought back to life: you cross the drawbridge, watch costumed processions, and breathe in the charm of history.

The Palio delle Contrade

The competitive heart of the festival is the Palio delle Contrade, the challenge between the village districts that enlivens the second day. Historical processions, flag-wavers, jesters, drummers, and fire shows complete a program that culminates in the famous Incendio del Castello (Castle Fire), the closing pyrotechnic show.

A consolidated tradition

Organized by the Pro Loco Fornelli with the patronage of the Municipality and the Molise Region, the event has been running for over thirty years and is now an eagerly awaited appointment for thousands of visitors every Ferragosto.