Ludus Balistris - Crossbowmen's Palio
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Edition 2025 — Ludus Balistris
The 28th edition of the Ludus Balistris was held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Piazza dei Priori, Volterra. The evening opened with the spectacular historical pageant, featuring over three hundred participants in costume who paraded through the center to the sound of trumpets and drums.
In the team competition, the Società dei Terzieri Massetani (Massa Marittima) triumphed with 316 points, followed by Lucca (287), San Marino (280), Volterra (276), Porta San Marco of Pisa (256), and Pisa (171). The individual corniolo final was contested by the best shooters from each company. Admission was free.
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Piazza dei Priori
Piazza dei Priori, 56048 Volterra
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