Medieval Week – Tournament of the Keys and Angevin Historical Pageant

The 2025 edition of the Medieval Week of Lucera took place from August 7 to 13, confirming its status as one of the most important historical events in the Capitanata region. The Medieval Village at the Swabian-Angevin Fortress (August 7-10) featured falconry displays, military encampments, lectures, and the first historical reconstruction of the Angevin Siege of 1268-69, curated by the Imperiales Friderici II Association.

On August 12, the Roman Amphitheatre hosted the 42nd edition of the Tournament of the Keys, with the challenge between the Five Historic Gates for the blue and gold Palio. On August 13, the Angevin Historical Pageant closed the event: departure at 6:30 PM from the Fortress and arrival at Piazza Duomo, with the special participation of Sergio Muniz in the role of King Charles II of Anjou. The event is organized by the APS Cinque Porte Storiche - Città di Lucera with the patronage of the Ministry of Culture, the Puglia Region, and the Province of Foggia.

Medieval Village — August 7-10 (Swabian-Angevin Fortress)

• Falconry displays
• Military encampments and scenes of daily medieval life
• Historical lectures
• First reconstruction of the Angevin Siege of 1268-69 by the Imperiales Friderici II Association

Free admission.

Tournament of the Keys — August 12 (Roman Amphitheatre)

42nd edition. After the blessing of the Palio in Piazza Duomo, at 9:00 PM at the Augustan Amphitheatre, athletes from the Five Historic Gates — Porta Albana, Porta Foggia, Porta San Giacomo, Porta San Severo, and Porta Troia — competed for the blue and gold Palio. Ticket €5.

Angevin Historical Pageant — August 13

Departure at 6:30 PM from the Swabian-Angevin Fortress and arrival at 8:30 PM at Piazza Duomo, with the solemn ceremony of handing over the city's keys to Saint Mary. Guest of honor Sergio Muniz in the role of King Charles II of Anjou. Free admission.