Perugia 1416
The grand historical re-enactment of Braccio Fortebracci's entry
About Perugia 1416
Perugia Returns to 1416
Perugia 1416 is the grand historical re-enactment that brings the center of Perugia back to the Renaissance era, celebrating the entry of the condottiero Braccio Fortebracci into the city after the victorious battle of Sant'Egidio. The event involves the entire historic center of the Umbrian capital, transformed into a period market with decorations, craft demonstrations, and taverns.
The Five Districts and the Palio
The absolute protagonists are the five districts into which the medieval city was divided: Porta Eburnea, Porta San Pietro, Porta Sant'Angelo, Porta Santa Susanna, and Porta Sole. The districts compete for the Palio through three main challenges: archery, the tower race, and the banner race. The competition, accompanied by costumed pageants, flag-wavers, and theatrical performances, determines the winning district each year.
Market, Taverns, and Atmosphere
Along the streets of the center, there is a craft market, demonstrations of historical weapons, and reconstructions of 15th-century daily life. The district taverns, such as Taverna Eburnea, offer traditional Umbrian dishes and medieval recipes. The nocturnal historical pageant with Braccio's entry and the handing over of the keys is one of the most evocative moments of the event.
Perugia 1416 — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Perugia 1416 takes place from June 5 to 7 in the historic center of Perugia. The five districts — Porta Eburnea, Porta San Pietro, Porta Sant'Angelo, Porta Santa Susanna, and Porta Sole — compete in the Palio through three challenges: archery, tower race, and banner race.
Introductory events are added to the weekend's activities: a conference on medieval and Renaissance cuisine on May 23 and the presentation of the artist's Palio banner at the Logge di Braccio on May 30. The district taverns open as early as June 3.
Programme Perugia 1416 2026
Lead-up Events
- May 23 — Conference on medieval and Renaissance cuisine
- May 30, 12:00 PM — Presentation of the artist's Palio banner at the Logge di Braccio
- June 3–7 — Taverna Eburnea, Umbrian cuisine and medieval recipes (7:30 PM–10:30 PM)
Friday, June 5
- 12:00 PM — Opening of the craft market and exhibitions
- 6:00 PM — Blessing of the Palio banner and district flags in the Cathedral
- 7:00 PM — Archery in Piazza IV Novembre
- 9:30 PM — Theatrical performances by the five districts
Saturday, June 6
- 10:00 AM — Period market
- 6:00 PM — Departure of the archers' procession
- 6:15 PM — Tower race in Piazza Matteotti
- 10:00 PM — Historical pageant with Braccio's entry and the handing over of the keys
- 11:15 PM — Banner race in Piazza IV Novembre
- Midnight — Proclamation of the winning district
Sunday, June 7
- 10:00 AM — Last day of the market
- 5:00 PM — Flag-wavers' performance
- 6:00 PM — Children's Palio
- 6:45 PM — La Sassaiola, historical re-enactment
Full program at perugia1416.com.
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How to Get Here
The event takes place in the historic center of Perugia. By train: Perugia Fontivegge station, then take the Minimetrò to the center. By car: take the Perugia exit (E45 or Bettolle-Perugia junction) and use the parking lots with the moving walkways towards the acropolis.
Information
Full program and details on the official website perugia1416.com. Contacts: [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Perugia 1416
Centro storico di Perugia
Via G. Oberdan, 50, 06121 Perugia