Passaggio Medievale di Lierna
Edition 2026 Heritage History Medieval

Passaggio Medievale di Lierna

The medieval historical reenactment in the village of Castello

Lierna — Lecco (097) Since 2007
Dates 08 Aug — 08 Aug 2026
Location Lierna (097)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Passaggio Medievale

On an August evening, the village of Castello in Lierna travels back in time: the Passaggio Medievale transforms the stone alleys of the ancient fortified nucleus into a historical reenactment set, with costumed participants, encampments, ancient crafts, and medieval atmospheres. Overlooking Lake Como, it is one of the most evocative events of the Lierna summer. In 2026, the event celebrates its twentieth anniversary, an important milestone for a reenactment loved by residents and visitors.

The Middle Ages return to Castello

The Passaggio Medievale di Lierna is the historical reenactment of the Municipality of Lierna (Province of Lecco), set in the village of Castello, the ancient fortified nucleus that juts out onto the Lecco branch of Lake Como. The stone alleys and medieval houses of the village offer a natural and authentic setting to bring the atmospheres of the past back to life.

Costumed participants, crafts, and atmospheres

For one evening, the village is populated by costumed participants, encampments, scenes of medieval life, and ancient crafts, in a journey that involves visitors through sounds, lights, and period settings. The event enhances Lierna's historical heritage and the unique charm of the fortified village on the lake, in one of the most fascinating locations on Lake Como.

The twentieth anniversary

The 2026 edition marks the twentieth anniversary of the Passaggio Medievale, a milestone that testifies to the event's deep roots in the life of the town. Organized by the Pro Loco of Lierna (local tourism association), the reenactment has become an eagerly awaited summer event over the years, capable of combining culture, entertainment, and local heritage promotion in a single lakeside medieval evening.

Passaggio Medievale — edition 2026

The Passaggio Medievale di Lierna 2026 takes place on August 8th in the village of Castello and celebrates its twentieth anniversary: costumed participants, encampments, ancient crafts, and medieval atmospheres bring the alleys overlooking Lake Como to life. Organized by the Pro Loco.

On August 8, 2026, the village of Castello in Lierna hosts the Passaggio Medievale, celebrating its twentieth anniversary. The historical reenactment transforms the stone alleys of the fortified village into a journey into the Middle Ages, with costumed participants, encampments, and ancient crafts, on Lake Como.

Programme Passaggio Medievale 2026

For one evening, the village of Castello is populated by costumed participants, encampments, scenes of medieval life and crafts, with a route through sounds, lights, and period settings along the alleys overlooking the lake. The 2026 edition celebrates the event's twentieth anniversary. Detailed hourly program to be announced by the Pro Loco of Lierna in the preceding days.

Highlights Passaggio Medievale 2026

The twentieth anniversary of the reenactment, with costumed participants, encampments, and medieval crafts in the alleys of the village of Castello, facing Lake Como.

Prices Passaggio Medievale 2026

Free admission event.

Practical information — Passaggio Medievale

When

In summer, in August (on August 8, 2026).

Where

Borgo di Castello, Lierna, on Lake Como.

How to get there

Lierna is served by the train station on the Lecco-Sondrio/Tirano line; by car, along the SS36 of Lake Como; by ferry on the Lario (Lake Como).

Admission

Free admission event. Info: [email protected].

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Where does it take place — Passaggio Medievale

Borgo di Castello, Lierna

Borgo di Castello, 23827 Lierna

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Passaggio Medievale in brief

Heritage History Medieval Historical reenactment Folk traditions Art crafts Outdoor Night Lecco

History of Passaggio Medievale