Joust of Arms of San Gemini
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Joust of Arms of San Gemini

27 Sep 2025 — 12 Oct 2025
San Gemini — Terni (055)

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Edition 2025 — Joust of Arms

The 52nd edition of the Joust of Arms of San Gemini took place from the last Saturday in September to the second Sunday in October 2025, renewing the equestrian challenge between the Rocca and Piazza Districts. For almost three weeks, the Terni village returned to the Middle Ages with district taverns, costume parades, exhibitions, and shows, culminating in the final equestrian competition for the silver palio.

In 2025, the Joust of Arms of San Gemini reprised its historic format: from the opening with the announcement decree to the final equestrian competition on the second Sunday in October, the historic center experienced weeks of celebration. Every evening, the District Taverns of Rocca and Piazza served traditional dishes, while costume parades, exhibitions, and shows accompanied the re-enactment in honor of the patron saint Santo Gemine. The chivalric competition between the two districts — six knights engaged in thrusting the ring and striking the 'arme' — confirmed the prestige of an event considered among the most technical in Italy.

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Centro storico di San Gemini

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Equestrian show Gastronomy Heritage Medieval Historical reenactment Folk traditions Folklore Art crafts Outdoor Terni

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