La Città delle 100 Torri — Rievocazione Medievale

Pavia, the city of a hundred towers

La Città delle 100 Torri is the grand medieval reenactment of Pavia, the capital of its province in Lombardy. The name recalls the era when Pavia, in the Middle Ages, was famous throughout Europe for its countless noble towers, which stood out against the city's skyline. The event, held in the evocative Gardens of the Visconti Castle, revives that era with accuracy and passion.

An authentic medieval camp

For the duration of the event, the castle gardens are transformed into a true historical camp: tents, pavilions, kitchens, tents, and workshops are set up and animated by dozens of reenactment companies from all over Northern and Central Italy. Meticulously dressed reenactors—artisans, ladies, knights, nobles—accurately reconstruct daily life from the period between 1250 and 1450.

Tournaments, fencing, and combat

The spectacular heart of the event are the tournaments. The Gesta d'Arme tournament features fully armored knights, while the light infantry tournament stages team combat with spears, shields, and short weapons. There is also historical fencing, a discipline for which the organizing association specializes. Between tournaments, musicians, jugglers, and falconry demonstrations liven up the camp.

Market, food, and children

For visitors, there is a themed market area with typical products from the Pavia area, food, drinks, crafts, and games, and an area dedicated to children with workshops. In the late afternoon, reenactors gather for a convivial moment, showing off their best attire and sharing dishes prepared according to medieval recipes, along with local specialties. Organized by the Pavia Historical Fencing Association with the Municipality, La Città delle 100 Torri is an unmissable event for history enthusiasts and families.