The Rocca Joust (Giostra della Rocca) – Monselice

7-15 September 2024. Magnificent Medieval reenactment in Veneto.

From September 7th to 15th 2024 occurs in Monselice (Padua area) the  39th edition of Giostra della Rocca, a historical reenactment with many Medieval-themed events, tambourine challenges, a historical parade, and medieval markets.

The Giostra della Rocca challenge is between the 9 districts of Monselice, with a chess competition and a the Quintana game.

The events scheduled:
– chess tournament between the 9 districts
– medieval dinners
– competition of archers
– medieval market with the districts that each set up their own medieval shop and sell typical products
– presentation of crafts from the Middle Ages: blacksmiths, bakers, weavers…
– performances by drummers
– and the challenge of the Quintana with Rings with the 18 horses of the Contrade

On the last Sunday, takes place the historical parade with 2,000 figures in medieval costumes and the evening fireworks

INFORMATION
For the program see the website>>>
and the facebook page>>>

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(photos: event’s Facebook page)