In Castell’Arquato, on the second weekend of September, it’s time to

Relive the Middle Ages

from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 September 2026
camp along the Arda and village of Castell’Arquato

The village of Castell’Arquato, in the center of the Val d’Arda, is characterized by well-preserved stone houses and medieval buildings that make it one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. The Piazza del Municipio is overlooked by the ancient Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta, with its characteristic golden color, due to the limestone that constitutes its cladding; the Palazzo del Podestà, a symbol of civic power, built starting from the end of the thirteenth century, and the Rocca Viscontea, an expression of military power and Milanese domination over the territory.

Every year, thanks to the re-enactors of the Gens Innominabilis Association, the village is put under siege, just as it happened at the beginning of the 1300s when the Visconti took power. In the camp along the Arda at the foot of the village, among markets and artisan shops, armored wrestling companies from all over Europe will compete in a spectacular tournament to the last breath with swords. In addition: meetings, games, archery trials, musicians, jesters and evening shows.

Program

Watercourses and thermal baths

Friday 11 September 2026, 5.30 p.m
. Palazzo del Podestà, Piazza Municipio, Castell’Arquato
With archaeologist Samantha Torri, Gianmarco Rastelli, Luigi Bisi, Massimo Garibaldi. Coordinator: Graziano Tonelli. Free admission.

Opening the field

Saturday 12 September 2026, 10 am
camp beyond Arda (access from viale Remondini)
Medieval markets, medieval tavern, re-enactments with ladies and knights, jesters and musicians, ancient crafts.

Historical fencing tournament in armor – qualifiers

Saturday 12 September 2026, 3 pm
camp beyond Arda (access from viale Remondini)

Fire Show

Saturday 12 September 2026, from 9.15
p.m. camp beyond Arda (access from viale Remondini)
Opening: medieval music. Great show with the Visuramziai company (Lithuania). To follow: the fire of the Rocca Viscontea.

Opening the field

Sunday 13 September 2026, 10 a.m
. camp beyond Arda (access from viale Remondini)
Medieval markets, medieval tavern, re-enactments with ladies and knights, jesters and musicians, ancient crafts.

Medieval parade

Sunday 13 September 2026, 10.15
a.m. from the camp to Piazza Municipio
Small historical procession through the streets of the village to the church of the Collegiate Church for the Holy Mass.

Dressing of the knight

Sunday 13 September 2026, 2.30
p.m. camp beyond Arda (access from viale Remondini)
Didactic demonstration of how a knight dressed in full armor.

Historical fencing tournament in armor – finals

Sunday 13 September 2026, 3.30
p.m. camp beyond Arda (access from viale Remondini)

Great final battle

Sunday 13 September 2026, 6 pm
camp beyond Arda (access from viale Remondini)

Full ticket 8,00 €