Ludus Balistris - Crossbowmen's Palio
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Ludus Balistris - Crossbowmen's Palio

23 Aug 2025
Volterra — Pisa (050)

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The 28th edition of the Ludus Balistris took place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Piazza dei Priori, Volterra. After the historical pageant with over three hundred participants, the team challenge saw the Società dei Terzieri Massetani from Massa Marittima triumph with 316 points, ahead of Lucca and San Marino. Free admission.

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.

Highlights

Team victory for the Società dei Terzieri Massetani (316 points); historical pageant with over 300 participants; corniolo final in Piazza dei Priori.

Prices

Free admission.
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Piazza dei Priori

Piazza dei Priori, 56048 Volterra

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