Rievocazione Storica della Pace tra Crociati e Trinitari
The historical procession that commemorates the Peace of 1587
About Crociati e Trinitari
A story that becomes a spectacle
The Rievocazione Storica della Pace tra Crociati e Trinitari (Historical Commemoration of the Peace between Crusaders and Trinitarians) brings the atmosphere of the 16th century to Campobasso, the capital of Molise. The event commemorates the Peace of 1587, celebrated by Father Gironimo da Sorbo, which ended the historical rivalry between two city brotherhoods: the Confraternity of Santa Maria della Croce (the Crusaders) and that of the Trinity (the Trinitarians).
The legend of Delicata and Fonzo
At the heart of the story is the famous legend of the two lovers belonging to opposing factions: Delicata Civerra, of the Crusaders, and Fonzo Mastrangelo, of the Trinitarians. Their story, marked by tensions between the two brotherhoods, according to tradition "opened the doors" to reconciliation between the two sides.
The historical procession
The commemoration unfolds with a grand costume procession: flag-wavers, drummers, trumpeters, squires, and mounted heralds travel through the historic districts of the city, converging on Piazza Prefettura. The event has been held in Campobasso since 1984 and is managed by the Association pro Crociati e Trinitari for Molisan Historical Reenactments, usually held around the Corpus Domini period.
Crociati e Trinitari — edition 2026
The Rievocazione Storica della Pace tra Crociati e Trinitari returns to Campobasso in 2026, continuing a tradition that has been renewed annually since 1984. As usual, the event takes place during the Corpus Domini period, when the city experiences its most characteristic weeks.
The historical costume procession—featuring flag-wavers, drummers, trumpeters, and knights—will travel through the historic districts to Piazza Prefettura, commemorating the Peace of 1587 between the two city brotherhoods. The detailed program is disseminated by the Association pro Crociati e Trinitari for Molisan Historical Reenactments.
Programme Crociati e Trinitari 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition, including the sequence of the historical procession through the city districts and the final convergence in Piazza Prefettura, will be announced by the Association pro Crociati e Trinitari. Program subject to updates.
Highlights Crociati e Trinitari 2026
The historical procession with flag-wavers and knights; the commemoration of the Peace of 1587 in Piazza Prefettura.
Prices Crociati e Trinitari 2026
Practical information — Crociati e Trinitari
How to get there
The procession takes place in the historic center of Campobasso, which can be reached on foot from the city's parking areas. The city is connected by car via the SS17 and by train from Termoli and Rome.
Tips
Admission to the event is free along the route. For updated dates and times, it is advisable to contact the Association pro Crociati e Trinitari.
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Where does it take place — Crociati e Trinitari
Centro storico — Piazza Prefettura
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, 86100 Campobasso