Made in Italy Day and Flowered Balconies Competition
Two villages in the Caserta Matese united for Made in Italy
About Flowered Balconies Ciorlano-Raviscanina
Two Matese villages united by Made in Italy
In the heart of inland Campania, where the province of Caserta climbs the slopes of the Matese massif, the small villages of Ciorlano and Raviscanina have chosen to team up. The Made in Italy Day and Flowered Balconies Competition was born as part of the National Made in Italy Day, promoted by the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, and is organized by the Pro Loco Rupecanina APS together with the Pro Loco Ciorlano and sister associations belonging to the Ente Pro Loco Italiane (EPLI). The event spans two dates, April 25th and May 1st, transforming the streets and squares of the two towns into a widespread itinerary of flowers, history, and flavors.
The Flowered Balconies competition
At the heart of the initiative is the Flowered Balconies competition, which involves resident families in decorating balconies, windowsills, and corners of the historic centers. The floral arrangements color the alleys and become part of an open-air itinerary, judged by a committee that will announce the winners on the final evening. It is a simple and participatory way to bring life back to the villages, restoring beauty to the most authentic corners and stimulating community pride.
Discovering Ciorlano and Raviscanina
The event is also an opportunity to visit two lesser-known but fascinating places. In Ciorlano, you can explore the medieval historic center, visit the Church of the Annunziata, and reach the Cistercian castle, defined by historians as the hidden treasure of Campania. In Raviscanina, the route touches the small chapel of the Madonnina di Lourdes, which holds the story of Geltrude Perrone, and the small Casa Celestino V museum, dedicated to the Pope who originated from the Castrum Rupecanina. Tastings of typical Matese products complete an experience that combines landscape, memory, and gastronomy.
A project against depopulation
Behind the festival lies a concrete goal: to bring tourists, curious travelers, and visitors back to villages marked by depopulation and to enhance the landscape, history, and local products of the Matese area. Through the collaboration between Pro Loco, municipalities, and citizens, the Made in Italy Day thus becomes a small engine of rebirth for this quiet corner of the province of Caserta.
Flowered Balconies Ciorlano-Raviscanina — edition 2026
Promoted by the Pro Loco Rupecanina APS together with the Pro Loco Ciorlano, the 2026 edition united the two villages of the Caserta Matese as part of the National Made in Italy Day. The day of April 25th opened the doors of the medieval historic center of Ciorlano and the afternoon in Raviscanina, while May 1st closed the initiative with the competition awards, music, and the food stand. An opportunity to rediscover the historical, artistic, and gastronomic heritage of two municipalities in the province of Caserta.
Programme Flowered Balconies Ciorlano-Raviscanina 2026
Saturday, April 25th, 2026 — Ciorlano (morning)
- 9:00 AM — Meeting at Piazza Don Carmelo Vendettuoli with a welcome toast and first visit to the Flowered Balconies set up for the competition
- Visit to the medieval historic center and the Church of the Annunziata
- Visit to the Cistercian castle, defined by historians as the hidden treasure of Campania
- 1:00 PM — Lunch at the municipal auditorium with typical Matese products
Saturday, April 25th, 2026 — Raviscanina (afternoon)
- 3:30 PM — Meeting in the municipal council hall with a welcome toast
- Visit to the small chapel of the Madonnina di Lourdes, which preserves the story of Geltrude Perrone
- Visit to the small Casa Celestino V museum, dedicated to the Pope who originated from the Castrum Rupecanina
- Ribbon cutting of the Flowered Balconies and visit to the floral installations of the village
- Around 8:00 PM — Greeting to guests by the authorities
Friday, May 1st, 2026 — Final evening in Raviscanina
- Awarding of the winning flowered balconies of the competition
- Performance by Beppe Zona
- Dancing in the square in front of the Church of the Sacred Heart
- Opening of the food stand with pasta and beans and bruschetta topped with new oil
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Practical information — Flowered Balconies Ciorlano-Raviscanina
Where
The event takes place between Ciorlano (meeting point at Piazza Don Carmelo Vendettuoli) and Raviscanina, in the province of Caserta, in the Matese area.
When
Saturday, April 25th, 2026 (Ciorlano in the morning, Raviscanina in the afternoon) and Friday, May 1st, 2026 (final evening in Raviscanina).
How to get there
By car, you can reach the two villages from the Caianello motorway exit (A1) heading up towards the upper Caserta area and the Matese. A private car is recommended, given the inland and hilly nature of the area.
Admission
An initiative promoted as part of the National Made in Italy Day, designed as an opening of the villages to visitors. For updated times and details, it is recommended to follow the channels of the Pro Loco Rupecanina and Pro Loco Ciorlano.
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Where does it take place — Flowered Balconies Ciorlano-Raviscanina
Piazza Don Carmelo Vendettuoli
Piazza Don Carmelo Vendettuoli, 81010 Ciorlano