Monteriggioni di Torri si Corona — Monteriggioni Medieval Festival

The village that turns into a medieval city

Few places in the world evoke the Middle Ages like Monteriggioni, the famous walled castle in the province of Siena whose fourteen towers were immortalized by Dante in his Inferno ("as on the round circle Monteriggion is crowned with towers"). It is from that very verse that the municipality's most important festival takes its name: "Monteriggioni di Torri si Corona", considered the oldest continuously running medieval historical re-enactment in Italy since its inception in the mid-nineties.

Four days inside the Middle Ages

For the duration of the event, the entire village within the walls becomes a vast, immersive stage. Along the cobblestone streets and in the castle squares, you will find roving performers, jesters, musicians, flag-wavers, dancers, fire-eaters, and knights in costume. All around, historical encampments, ancient craft workshops, and medieval taverns come to life, offering dishes inspired by the recipes of the time.

The convivial heart of the event is the famous Medieval Banquet, which traditionally opens the festival on Thursday evening in Piazza Dante Alighieri: a themed dinner accompanied by performances, held within the castle walls for those who wish to experience the atmosphere of the era at the table.

A festival for the whole territory

The event is organized by the Municipality of Monteriggioni with the logistical support of the Monteriggioni AD 1213 association and the collaboration of local community groups. Since its thirtieth edition, the festival has adopted a formula more closely tied to the territory, concentrated over a long weekend with special attention to the involvement of local associations. Each year, the official poster is commissioned from a different artist to offer a fresh perspective while remaining faithful to the festival's identity.

A nationally significant event

Having grown over more than thirty years, "Monteriggioni di Torri si Corona" is now a nationally recognized event and one of the most representative medieval re-enactments in Tuscany. The unique setting of the castle, perfectly preserved and free of modern buildings within the walls, makes the experience particularly evocative: a true gateway to the Middle Ages just a few kilometers from Siena, along the Via Francigena.