Once a year, on the first Sunday in August in the lovely town of Ascoli Piceno, some 1500 citizens parade in 15-century garb through the town; then the whole town cheers the riders in a medieval-style joust, followed by celebrations into the night and fireworks.
Ascoli Piceno has a beautiful historic quarter and thousands of years of history. Location is in the Le Marche region, half-way down Italy's boot and 35 km inland from the Adriatic coast.
(Read more about Ascoli Piceno's medieval festival.)
Ascoli Piceno has a beautiful historic quarter and thousands of years of history. Location is in the Le Marche region, half-way down Italy's boot and 35 km inland from the Adriatic coast.
(Read more about Ascoli Piceno's medieval festival.)
- Parade, Lady in Gown with TrainPhotos of Ascoli Piceno, Italy - Medieval Parade, Lady in Gown with Train. Photo © Teresa Plowright
- Parade, DrummerAscoli Piceno, Italy - photo of drummer in medieval parade. Photo © Teresa Plowright
- Procession, Standard-BearerAscoli Piceno medieval parade - Standard-Bearer. Photo © Teresa Plowright
- Procession, Long Street ViewPhotos of Ascoli Piceno, Italy - annual parade in medieval streets. Photo © Teresa Plowright
- Pre-JoustPhotos of Ascoli Piceno, Italy -annual Quintana medieval jousting. Photo © Teresa Plowright
- Joust, TargetAscoli Piceno, Italy - annual medieval joust, photo of target © Teresa Plowright
- Joust, Galloping RidersAscoli Piceno - annual joust, galloping riders. Photo © Teresa Plowright
- Ascoli Piceno, DuskPhotos of Ascoli Piceno, Italy -dusk. Photo © Teresa Plowright
- Piazza ArringoPhotos of Ascoli Piceno, Italy -Piazza Arringo. Photo © Teresa Plowright
- Piazza Arringo, FountainAscoli Piceno, Italy, Photo of Piazza Arringo, Fountain © Teresa Plowright
- Arch to Museum EntrancePhotos of Ascoli Piceno, Italy - Arches leading into Museum. Photo © Teresa Plowright
- Museum, Floor DisplayAscoli Piceno. Photo of museum see-through floor, © Teresa Plowright
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