Premio Centurione

An award for Lunigiana's finest

The Premio Centurione has become a highly anticipated event in the cultural calendar of Aulla, a town in the Province of Massa-Carrara located in the heart of historic Lunigiana, Tuscany. The event was established to provide visibility and recognition to the people, associations, professionals, and projects that originate and operate within Lunigiana, contributing to the cultural and social growth of the region across diverse fields.

From literature to the arts

Conceived by the Pro Loco Città di Aulla, led by Marco Profili, alongside literary critic Marina Pratici, president of the jury, the award was initially dedicated to local writers. Over subsequent editions, it has progressively expanded to embrace the arts and crafts of Lunigiana: photographers, painters, musicians, theater and performing artists, and journalists. Each year, the ceremony presents dozens of awards across numerous categories, ranging from territorial heritage and social services to comics, dance, poetry, journalism, Dante studies, and children's literature.

The setting: Sala delle Muse

The ceremony takes place in the Sala delle Muse of Palazzo Centurione in the center of Aulla, a venue that reaches capacity every year and provides an elegant, intimate backdrop for the awards. The honors are often accompanied by musical interludes and performances, and in some editions, have involved local schools in collaboration with the Fondazione Nazionale Carlo Collodi.

The new Literary Prize

The 2026 edition marked a turning point with the launch of the Centurione Literary Prize, featuring sections for poetry and fiction, which saw broad participation from authors across Italy. This growth confirms the award's mission to make Aulla and Lunigiana a reference point for culture and writers.

Why attend

• Discover the artistic, literary, and social excellence of historic Lunigiana.
• Experience an awards ceremony with musical interludes in the historic Sala delle Muse.
• Get to know the cultural network that brings Aulla and the Province of Massa-Carrara to life.

The Premio Centurione is an opportunity to connect with a region rich in history and talent, often little-known to the general public, and to share a moment of cultural celebration with the local community.