The Romantic Night in the Most Beautiful Villages of Italy

A night of love in the alleys of Presicce

The Romantic Night in the Most Beautiful Villages of Italy is the national event, promoted by the I Borghi più belli d'Italia association, which every year on a night in June invites hundreds of small towns to celebrate love in settings of rare beauty. In Presicce-Acquarica, a village in the Salento hinterland in the province of Lecce recognized as one of the most beautiful in Italy, the initiative takes the form of a special, immersive evening that fills the entire historic center with emotion.

The village transforms into an open-air theater

For one night, the alleys, courtyards, small squares, and balconies of the town are illuminated by candles, lanterns, and soft lights. The evocative architecture of the village becomes the natural backdrop for a continuous show: the Ducal Palace with its hanging gardens, the underground olive mill carved into the rock, the churchyard of the Mother Church of Sant'Andrea, and the ancient streets of the center welcome the public on an itinerant journey full of surprises.

Every corner comes alive with theatrical performances, live concerts, poetry readings, dance moments, and interactive installations. Actors, musicians, dancers, street artists, and performers accompany visitors and couples on an evocative journey where words, notes, and gestures tell the story of love in all its nuances.

Tradition, community, and Salento identity

The Romantic Night is much more than an event: it is a way to rediscover the value of small towns and their traditions. In Presicce-Acquarica, a land of ancient olive trees, underground mills, and popular devotion, the evening becomes an opportunity to experience the village in an intimate and collective dimension, shared by residents and visitors alike. The event enhances the historical and architectural heritage of the municipality and strengthens the bond between the community and its Salento roots.

A free event for everyone

Admission is free and open to all, welcoming families, couples, and curious visitors of all ages. The itinerant and widespread format allows you to explore the historic center on foot, strolling from one scene to another under the summer sky of Salento. It is now a highly anticipated appointment that combines participation in the national network of the Most Beautiful Villages of Italy with a distinct local identity, making Presicce-Acquarica an unmissable stop in the Puglian summer.