Girifalco Archery – Massa Marittima

Sunday, May 25th, 2025. 24 crossbowmen challenge each other

On the last Sunday of May is taking place in Massa Marittima, in the Province of Grosseto the Balestro del Girifalco (Girifalco Archery), a traditional crossbow competition that occur also on August 14th.

The Girifalco Archery starts with a a Medieval parade.

Then twenty-four crossbowmen, eight for each “Terziere” of the Tuscan town, challenge each other. The closer an arrow lands to the center of the target (called “corniolo”), the more points are awarded.

Useful information
For grandstand tickets please contact the Massa Marittima Tourist Office at +39 0566 906554
For more information go to the website>>> or send an email>>>
See also the Facebook page of Società dei Terzieri Massetani>>>

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(photo: Balestro del Girifalco)