Patronal Feast of Saints Flora and Lucilla
The patronal feast of Santa Fiora, on Mount Amiata
About Saints Flora and Lucilla Feast
The patronal feast of Santa Fiora
On July 29th, the municipality of Santa Fiora—an enchanting village in the province of Grosseto perched on the southern slopes of Mount Amiata, in Tuscany—comes to a standstill to honor its patron saints, Saints Flora and Lucilla. It is the most deeply felt civil and religious event in the town, a fixed appointment that draws locals, residents of the surrounding hamlets, and visitors to the heart of the ancient village every year.
Procession and religious celebrations
The most solemn moment is the procession that carries the reliquary of the patron saints through the streets of the historic center. The religious pageant, which begins after mass, departs from the Pieve of Saints Flora and Lucilla in the late afternoon and is accompanied by the traditional Philharmonic and the Tamburini of Santa Fiora, who set the pace along the stone alleys of the village. It is an ancient rite, deeply linked to the identity of the Amiata community.
The traditional fair
Alongside the religious aspect is the fair, one of the most typical in the Amiata region. Throughout the day, from the early morning hours until dinner time, vendors' stalls invade Piazza Garibaldi and the main streets of the historic center: local products, handicrafts, sweets, gifts, and tools bring to life a market with deep roots that remains one of the most beloved social gatherings in the town.
The Palio delle Sante
In recent years, the celebrations have been joined by the Palio delle Sante, which enriches the festival with a historical pageant in costume and an archery competition. The challenge pits the districts of the Santa Fiora territory—Santa Fiora, Bagnolo, Bagnore, and Marroneto—against each other in a competition that evokes the medieval atmosphere of the village, concluding with a medieval dinner and fire shows.
A village to discover
Participating in the Feast of Saints Flora and Lucilla is also the perfect opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful villages in Tuscany: the Peschiera with its spring waters, the Romanesque Pieve with its Della Robbia terracotta works, the alleys of the Jewish quarter, and the fresh mountain air that makes Santa Fiora a popular destination even in the height of summer.
Saints Flora and Lucilla Feast — edition 2026
The 2026 Patronal Feast of Saints Flora and Lucilla is celebrated on Wednesday, July 29th, in Santa Fiora, on Mount Amiata. The program follows the established tradition of the event.
- All day — Traditional fair with stalls in Piazza Garibaldi and the main streets of the historic center, from morning until dinner time.
- From 6:00 PM — Solemn mass at the Pieve of Saints Flora and Lucilla, followed by the procession with the patron saints' reliquary through the village streets, accompanied by the Philharmonic and the Tamburini of Santa Fiora.
In recent years, the festival has been enriched by the Palio delle Sante, featuring a historical pageant in costume and an archery competition between the districts of Santa Fiora, Bagnolo, Bagnore, and Marroneto. Detailed schedules and side events are published by the Municipality and the districts in the weeks leading up to the festival.
Programme Saints Flora and Lucilla Feast 2026
July 29, 2026 — Feast of Saints Flora and Lucilla
- Morning – Evening — Traditional fair: stalls in Piazza Garibaldi and along the streets of the historic center.
- 6:00 PM — Solemn mass at the Pieve of Saints Flora and Lucilla.
- Following — Procession with the patron saints' reliquary through the village streets, accompanied by the Philharmonic and the Tamburini of Santa Fiora.
During the festival days, the Palio delle Sante also takes place (organized by the Contrada Santa Fiora), featuring a historical pageant in costume, an archery competition between the districts of Santa Fiora, Bagnolo, Bagnore, and Marroneto, a medieval dinner, and fire shows. Detailed times for the Palio are communicated by the organizers in the weeks prior.
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Practical information — Saints Flora and Lucilla Feast
How to get there
Santa Fiora is located on Mount Amiata, in the province of Grosseto. By car, it can be reached via the SS2 Cassia or the SR74 Maremmana; the nearest train stations are Grosseto and Chiusi-Chianciano Terme, with onward connections by bus.
When
The festival takes place every year on July 29th. The procession and mass are held in the late afternoon (from 6:00 PM), while the fair occupies the streets of the center for the entire day.
Admission
The festival and fair are free and take place outdoors in the historic center. Reservations may be required for the side events of the Palio (such as the medieval dinner).
Contacts
Municipality of Santa Fiora, tel. +39 0564 965311.
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Where does it take place — Saints Flora and Lucilla Feast
Centro storico e Pieve delle Sante Flora e Lucilla
Piazza Garibaldi, 58037 Santa Fiora