La Contesa delle Torri
Medieval reenactment of the 14th century between the villages of San Vito and Guadamello
About Contesa delle Torri
A 14th Century to Experience between San Vito and Guadamello
The Contesa delle Torri is a historical-cultural reenactment of the 14th century that aims to promote the villages of San Vito and Guadamello, two hamlets in the municipality of Narni, in the province of Terni. The event revives the year 1332, when the Scotti family elevated San Vito to the rank of court, freeing it from the obligation of the gift of the candle to San Giovenale, patron saint of Narni.
The Towers' Challenge
The highlight is an engaging archery competition, with which the two castles compete for a rich plot of land located exactly between the territories of the Towers. Around the challenge, the villages dress up in medieval style with costume parades, encampments, shows, craft markets, and taverns where you can taste traditional Umbrian dishes.
A Village That Tells Its Story
More than a show, the Contesa delle Torri is a way to rediscover an episode of local history and the ancient bond between Narni and its country castles. An event that every year attracts curious people and historical reenactment enthusiasts to the heart of the Valnerina.
Contesa delle Torri — edition 2026
The 2026 edition (the ninth) of La Contesa delle Torri is held from Thursday, June 18 to Sunday, June 21 in the villages of San Vito and Guadamello, hamlets of Narni. The reenactment brings 1332 back to life, the year the Scotti family elevated San Vito to the rank of court.
The program alternates historical parades, encampments, street performances, craft markets, taverns with medieval cuisine, and the traditional archery competition with which the two castles compete for the plot of land located between the Towers.
Programme Contesa delle Torri 2026
The detailed day-by-day program for the 9th edition (June 18-21, 2026) will be published by the organization on the official channels in the weeks preceding the event. The established structure includes:
- Opening of the villages and medieval encampments
- Historical parades in 14th-century costume between San Vito and Guadamello
- Performances by musicians, jesters, and street artists
- Opening of taverns with traditional Umbrian cuisine
- Archery competition between the two castles for the conquest of the plot of land
Updates on the official Facebook page and Turismo Narni.
Highlights Contesa delle Torri 2026
Prices Contesa delle Torri 2026
Practical information — Contesa delle Torri
Where
San Vito di Narni and Guadamello, hamlets of Narni (TR), in Umbria.
Admission
Access to the villages and reenactment areas is free; taverns offer medieval menus for a fee.
How to get there
San Vito and Guadamello can be reached from Narni along the roads towards Valnerina; exit Narni-Amelia on the Flaminia/E45 highway.
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San Vito di Narni e Guadamello