Praemium Sancti Martini – Medieval Palio of Vigo di Cadore
The medieval palio of the Cadore villages, inspired by 1345
About Praemium Sancti Martini
A re-enactment in the heart of Cadore
The Praemium Sancti Martini is the grand medieval historical re-enactment of Vigo di Cadore, in the province of Belluno. Set in the year 1345, it brings to life the atmosphere of late medieval Cadore, when the villages of the valley were bound by alliances and rivalries. For the occasion, the historic center dresses up for a festival with encampments, markets, and costumed participants.
The Palio di San Martino among five villages
The heart of the event is the Palio di San Martino, a village competition contested between the hamlets of Vigo, Laggio, Pelòs, Lozzo, and Lorenzago di Cadore. The challenge between the communities makes the re-enactment a moment of strong collective identity, in which each village fields its own groups and participants.
Pageants, costumes, and ancient crafts
The re-enactment involves numerous thematic groups: guards, archers, drummers, artisans, commoners, nobles, and ladies. The costume parades animate the village streets, accompanied by the sound of drums and bagpipes, while artisans showcase ancient crafts. The event is curated by the Praemium Sancti Martini Association, which keeps the tradition alive in the Cadore region.
Praemium Sancti Martini — edition 2026
The Praemium Sancti Martini is expected on the first weekend of September 2026 in the historic center of Vigo di Cadore. The re-enactment, set in 1345, features costume parades, encampments, a medieval market, and the Palio di San Martino among the five villages of the valley.
The detailed program, with times for parades and competitions, will be published by the Praemium Sancti Martini Association in the weeks prior.
Programme Praemium Sancti Martini 2026
The full program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the Praemium Sancti Martini Association. The traditional structure of the re-enactment includes:
- Opening of the encampments and the medieval market
- Costume parades with guards, archers, drummers, artisans, and nobles
- Palio di San Martino: competition between the villages of Vigo, Laggio, Pelòs, Lozzo, and Lorenzago di Cadore
- Shows, dances, and demonstrations of ancient crafts
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Practical information — Praemium Sancti Martini
Where
Historic center of Vigo di Cadore (BL), in upper Cadore.
When
First weekend of September.
What's on
Costume parades, Palio di San Martino between the villages, encampments, medieval market, and ancient crafts.
How to get there
By car: Vigo di Cadore can be reached along the SS52 Carnica, in upper Cadore.
Information
Praemium Sancti Martini Association — [email protected] — www.vigomedievale.it
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Where does it take place — Praemium Sancti Martini
Centro storico di Vigo di Cadore
Centro storico, 32040 Vigo di Cadore