Sagra de u Cecu Maritu
The herb pizza of Aguzzo and its curious legend
About Sagra de u Cecu Maritu
A festival with a curious name
The Sagra de u Cecu Maritu takes place in the small hamlet of Aguzzo, in the municipal territory of Stroncone, in the province of Terni. The star is the "Cecu Maritu", a focaccia stuffed with aromatic herbs typical of the area, whose recipe has been passed down orally from generation to generation.
The legend
The dialectal name, as curious as it is evocative, has its roots in a popular story: to go and meet her lover, a wife told her husband to go and pick the herbs needed to prepare the pizza; upon his return, she would cook this focaccia to make the excuse more believable. Hence the name that has made the dish and the festival famous.
Hamlet festival
The event is held at the Circolo Acli L'Olmo in Aguzzo and takes place over two weekends, between the end of July and the beginning of August. In addition to tasting the Cecu Maritu and local cuisine specialties, the evenings are enlivened by music and dancing, in a festive atmosphere that attracts residents and visitors from nearby villages.
Sagra de u Cecu Maritu — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, the 14th, confirms the two-weekend format, with the first event from July 24th to 26th, 2026 at the Circolo Acli L'Olmo in Aguzzo. The star remains the "Cecu Maritu" focaccia stuffed with local aromatic herbs, served alongside specialties of traditional Umbrian cuisine. The evenings are accompanied by musical groups and dancing.
Dates and program are updated on the Stroncone tourist portal and the festival's Facebook page.
Programme Sagra de u Cecu Maritu 2026
The detailed program for the 14th edition is being published. The festival takes place over two weekends with, each evening, the opening of gastronomic stands for tasting the Cecu Maritu and traditional local dishes, accompanied by live music and dancing.
Updates on turismostroncone.it and the festival's Facebook page.
Highlights Sagra de u Cecu Maritu 2026
- Tasting of the "Cecu Maritu" herb focaccia
- Local cuisine specialties
- Evenings of music and dancing
Practical information — Sagra de u Cecu Maritu
How to get there
Aguzzo is a hamlet of Stroncone, about 15 km from Terni. By car from the SS Flaminia or the E45, exit Terni, then follow signs for Stroncone and Aguzzo.
Admission
Free admission. The festival takes place at the Circolo Acli L'Olmo, with catering service on site.
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Where does it take place — Sagra de u Cecu Maritu
Circolo Acli L'Olmo, frazione Aguzzo
Circolo Acli L'Olmo, Aguzzo, 05039 Stroncone