From 16 to 18 June 2017, San Gimignano steps back into the Middle Ages for "Ferie delle Messi" — 3 days of medieval life in the heart of Tuscany.
The festival
3 days in medieval San Gimignano
The Knights of St. Fina celebrate "Ferie delle Messi" every year, reviving the old traditions of the Middle Ages in San Gimignano — a beautiful medieval town and part of UNESCO heritage. The festival celebrates the harvest and the fertility of the earth with songs, dances and challenges between medieval knights.
What to see
Parades, tug of war and market stalls
During "Ferie delle Messi" you'll see a big parade of characters in medieval clothes, the game of tug of war, medieval market stalls and the carousel sticks. Flag-wavers, games played with fire, the glitter of swords and the skill of the master falconers will take you straight back in time.
At the winery
A medieval lunch or dinner at Tenuta Torciano
Make the most of the medieval style with a lunch or dinner in the heart of Tuscany. Join us at Tenuta Torciano Winery for excellent Tuscan food and fine wine produced in these lands, then visit the medieval town of San Gimignano during "Ferie delle Messi".
Book your outdoor lunch with wine tasting, or a candlelight dinner in the winery near the barrels. Reservations at 0039 0577 950055 or booking@torciano.com.
Don't miss the chance to live 3 days in a medieval style — songs, music, games, wine and Tuscan dishes — in one of the most beautiful medieval cities in the world: San Gimignano.
