Le Rocche Raccontano - Quadri Viventi

A journey through the centuries in Ferentillo

Le Rocche Raccontano is the grand historical-theatrical reenactment of Ferentillo, in the Valnerina valley near Terni. It's not a simple reconstruction, but an authentic journey through time where past and present meet in a collective narrative. The two medieval villages of Matterella and Precetto, separated by the Nera river, become the natural stage for the event.

Fourteen living paintings

The heart of the event are the fourteen living paintings, animated by over 500 extras, who guide visitors through the history of the territory: from the first inhabitants, the Naharki, to the First World War, passing through the Syrian hermits, monasticism, the medieval village and the noble Cybo family, the witch and the Inquisition, the brigands of the Valnerina, the plague of 1657, the Napoleonic occupation, the post station, and the inauguration of the Terni-Ferentillo tramway in 1909.

Notte Bianca, Palio and Taverns

The program is enriched by the historical procession, the palio (a traditional competition), exhibitions, conferences, concerts, and shows, while at the Taverna dell'Abbadia, typical Valnerina dishes are served every evening. Among the most anticipated moments is the Notte Bianca (White Night), considered one of the best in Italy. Organized by the Pro Loco of Ferentillo, the event is an identity-building appointment that intertwines history, theatre, and community in the heart of Umbria.