As one of Italy’s most beautiful Borgo’s, Suvereto is an architectural and historical masterpiece. Medieval villages dot the Tuscan landscape but Suvereto is notable due to its events, culture and vibrant community. The story of how Suvreto became a medieval time-capsule, dates back to the 17th century. Resulting from poor irrigation, the region became a marshy breeding ground for mosquitoes and disease. The town was suddenly abandoned. During the rule of Napoleon and his sister Elisa, the Maremma region was re-irrigated and emerged as a fertile and prosperous agricultural zone. Suvereto remained perfectly preserved and celebrated to this day.
A unique race taking place twice a year, celebrating the region’s medieval past along with its rich wine culture. Two person teams of “pushers”, compete against rival towns through Suvereto’s historic centre. Challengers push wine barrels up and down the cobble-stone hills in an exhilarating race for glory and bragging rights.
The Palio
May + August
A unique race taking place twice a year, celebrating the region’s medieval past along with its rich wine culture. Two person teams of “pushers”, compete against rival towns through Suvereto’s historic centre. Challengers push wine barrels up and down the cobble-stone hills in an exhilarating race for glory and bragging rights.
The “Charta Libertatis” (Charter of Freedom) festival celebrates Suvereto’s independence from its feudal rulers. The festival is very popular, featuring the local food specialty, wild boar. A historical procession in costumes of the thirteenth century, features archers and swordsmen recreating Suvereto’s battle for freedom.
Sagra di Suvereto
Wild Boar Festival December
The “Charta Libertatis” (Charter of Freedom) festival celebrates Suvereto’s independence from its feudal rulers. The festival is very popular, featuring the local food specialty, wild boar. A historical procession in costumes of the thirteenth century, features archers and swordsmen recreating Suvereto’s battle for freedom.
A faithful recreation of a night festival during medieval times. Suvereto is illuminated by torch light as its inhabitants wear period costumes. The market sells ancient products which can be purchased using old coins from the era. Knights, musicians and acrobats roam the streets. Everyone is invited to a medieval wedding celebration in the historic centre. In the Cloister of Saint Francis, a sumptuous medieval dinner is made according to original recipes.
MEDEIVAL EVENINGS
July
A faithful recreation of a night festival during medieval times. Suvereto is illuminated by torch light as its inhabitants wear period costumes. The market sells ancient products which can be purchased using old coins from the era. Knights, musicians and acrobats roam the streets. Everyone is invited to a medieval wedding celebration in the historic centre. In the Cloister of Saint Francis, a sumptuous medieval dinner is made according to original recipes.
An open-air wine festival featuring award-winning wines from producers from around Suvereto. Mingle with good people, enjoy good food and good music under the stars in the flood-lit Cloister of Saint Francis… a dreamy night.
Chalice of the Stars
August
An open-air wine festival featuring award-winning wines from producers from around Suvereto. Mingle with good people, enjoy good food and good music under the stars in the flood-lit Cloister of Saint Francis… a dreamy night.
A festival in the historic center dedicated entirely to children and families. There are many fun activities including arts & crafts, music, theatre performances and movies.
Children’s Village
September
A festival in the historic center dedicated entirely to children and families. There are many fun activities including arts & crafts, music, theatre performances and movies.
