Travel around Perugia: Città della Pieve - Palio of Terzieri 2010

A total immersion in a distant historical period, the Renaissance, with a galaxy of games, challenges, processions of chivalry, of eaters, catapults and weapons, is what is offered by Città della Pieve (Perugia ) 11 to 22 August 2010, at the annual festival Terzieri.

The Terzieri is a feast which follows the old division of the medieval city (whose urban layout recalls the silhouette of an eagle) in three parts, which in turn refer to three social classes: the head is the Terziere Castle class or knights (Aristocracy), flank the Terziere Borgo Dentro (Bourgeoisie), the wing-tail Terziere Casalino or Class of Pedestrians (Farmers).

In 1250 the Terzieri appear in the act of submission to Perugia where the ancient Castel della Pieve is definitely revert, after a brief period of freedom due to the protection of the Emperor Frederick II of Swabia.

Today the Knights of Terzieri recall the ancient hunting Bull, challenging art of archery, striking silhouettes representing the Chianina breed of bulls set on mobile platforms.

A procession of over 800 characters: banner, soldiers, nobles, ladies and gentlemen, commoners and eaters along the main streets downtown, entertaining the spectators with tricks and skills. The costumes of the procession at the time and are inspired by the paintings of the great Umbrian painter Pietro Vannucci, called Perugino (c. 1450 - 1523).

After the traditional parade, the majestic floats, which inspired Classical Antiquity, walks through the streets led by companies of musicians performing Renaissance polyphony.

During the festivities will feature the characteristics of Terzieri Taverne where you can sample cuisine from Umbria and Tuscany.

If you want to visit and stay in Città della Pieve and  Perugia : Perugia Accomodation.



Celebrations Program 2010

WEDNESDAY 'August 11
Terziere Casalino
La Bottega of Art presents: "Comedy forgotten"
Gardens of the Bishop, 21.30

THURSDAY 'August 12
Inside Borough Terziere
The Company Orca
presents "Surprise"
Piazza Matteotti, 21.30

FRIDAY 'August 13
Third castle
Output of the Auctioneer
Ways of Terziere 19.00

Fiera di San Rocco
Shops, antique markets and street performances
Streets and squares in the third, at 21.30

Saturday, August 14
Fiera di San Rocco
Shops, antique markets and street performances
Streets and squares in the third, at 21.30

Sunday, August 15
Body Terzieri
Launch of the challenge between Terzieri
Plebiscite Square, 17.30

MONDAY 'August 16
Third castle
Celebrations in honor of patron St. Roch
Piazza XIX June, 21.30

TUESDAY 'August 17
Terziere Casalino
The night of the Barbican: reenactment
Ways of Terziere, 21.30

WEDNESDAY '18
Terziere Casalino
The party in arms: reenactment
Square Plescia, 21.30

THURSDAY '19
Inside Borough Terziere
De Gaudio Burgi: festivals, games and traveling shows to the Village Inside
Streets and squares in the third, at 19.00

Minions of War
Plebiscite Square, 22.00

FRIDAY '20
Inside Borough Terziere
De Gaudio Burgi: festivals, games and traveling shows to the Village Inside
Streets and squares in the third, at 19.00

Saturday 21
Municipal Administration
Cathedral, 21.30
Concert Ensemble "Anonymous balderdash"
Balderdash and rondeaux from Italian manuscripts of the '400

Municipal Administration - Company Wavers and Musicians of Città della Pieve
Entertainment flags phosphorescent
Plebiscite Square, 23.00
Continue to Camp Saint Lucia

Sunday 22
Body Terzieri
Historical Parade and Hunt Taurus
Plebiscite Square, 17.00
Continue to Camp Saint Lucia