Three days of celebration with a fascinating historical procession, flag-wavers and rollers, jester entertainment and fire shows. And again… Games among the Pittagi, Exhibitions and Shows.
The historic center will be immersed in seventeenth-century atmospheres. Celebrations with shows by jesters, fire artists, jugglers, falconry acts.
During the event, the streets of Nardò come alive with colours, sounds and scents, while the Knights, the Nobles and the Commoners parade in a wonderful Historical Procession that brings to light the magnificence of the past.
The city of Nardò is transformed and relives the atmosphere of the 1600s with the Historical Cavalcade. The fascinating history of the Acquaviva family and the fearsome Giangirolamo II Acquaviva of Aragon, Duke of Nardò, with unique events that enliven the historic centre.
The Historical Cavalcade of Nardò is one of the most anticipated and evocative events of the entire cultural calendar of Salento.
Every year the city transforms into a living stage in which its glorious history relives, offering residents and visitors an unforgettable experience of history, culture and tradition.
The story … several centuries ago
In the afternoon of the first Saturday of August, the chamberlain, accompanied by the mayor of the nobles and the people coming from the four pittagi (Castello, San Paolo, San Salvatore, San Angelo), went from the city or university palace (the former magistrate’s court of Piazza Salandra) to the bishop’s palace, amidst the sounds of drums and trumpets and explosions of gunfire from the city militia.
The bishop gave them the banners after having blessed them and then the scepter to the market master, who issued his edict for managing the fair.
Then the solemn ride took place towards the church of the Incoronata, where the nine days of the fair began.
A ritual that remains spectacular thanks to the great commitment of the Amici Museo di Porta Falsa association.
Baroque dinner with theme
The protagonist will be Giangirolamo II Acquaviva D’Aragona who will dine alongside the guests together with his duchess. You will be immersed in a magical context between theatrical scenes, visits to the basement and the Lo Giullaresenzaradici company to feel like you are in the 1600s. Themed menus. Reservation required
You can take a guided tour of the historic center on the trail of the Acquaviva D’Aragona family, visiting the castle and the most beautiful monuments of the city as well as the thirteenth-century convent of the Poor Clares in the company of the historian Paolo Giuri
An unmissable event for those who want to relive the history of Nardò with its uniqueness, recalling the historical Cavalcade and the rites that characterized it for over four centuries.
WHEN
This event generally takes place every year between the end of July and the beginning of August
Free Event
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The reported events may be subject to changes or cancellations.
It is always advisable to inquire in advance to confirm the event and the dates
Nardò (Lecce)
Puglia – Italia
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