Ludi Borgiani
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Ludi Borgiani

09 May 2025 — 18 May 2025
Civita Castellana — Viterbo (056)

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Edition 2025 — Ludi Borgiani

From May 9 to 18, 2025, the thirteenth edition of the Ludi Borgiani took place, transporting Civita Castellana back to the atmosphere of the Renaissance. Ten days of period processions, flag-wavers, taverns, traditional games, and the Archery and Ring jousts animated the historic center, commemorating the arrival of Pope Alexander VI Borgia in 1502.

Ludi Borgiani 2025, the thirteenth edition

The thirteenth edition of the Ludi Borgiani was held in Civita Castellana from May 9 to 18, 2025, and was met with great public success. The festival opened with taverns and traditional games in Piazza Matteotti, followed by mass and the blessing of archers and knights, flag-waving displays, and the historical pageant dedicated to the Borgias.

During the central days, Forte Sangallo hosted activities dedicated to local school students, while one day was reserved for culture with the conference Art and Society under the Borgias and the theatrical performance Belfagor. The final weekend featured the traditional Archery Palio and the highly anticipated Ring Palio, both held at the Falerii Veteres amphitheater, accompanied by guided tours, street theater, exhibitions, and visits to the Archaeological Museum of the Agro Falisco.

Programme

May 9: Opening of taverns and traditional games in Piazza Matteotti. May 10: Excursions in the footsteps of the Borgias, mass with the blessing of archers and knights, evening flag-waving display. May 13-15: Activities with school students at Forte Sangallo. May 16: Conference 'Art and Society under the Borgias' and theatrical performance 'Belfagor'. May 17: Archery Palio at the Falerii Veteres amphitheater. May 18: Ring Palio at the Falerii Veteres amphitheater.

Highlights

  • Borgia historical pageant with over one hundred participants
  • Archery Palio (May 17) and Ring Palio (May 18)
  • Taverns, traditional games, and flag-wavers in the historic center
  • Conference 'Art and Society under the Borgias' and 'Belfagor' show

Where does it take place — Ludi Borgiani

Centro storico e Forte Sangallo

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Ludi Borgiani in brief

Theater Street arts Gastronomy Heritage History Medieval Historical reenactment Folk traditions Folklore Sport Art crafts Outdoor Viterbo

History of Ludi Borgiani

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