Pienza and the surrounding area

VAL D’ORCIA

From Friday, May the 21st
Mario Solferini’s Painting Exhibition “Montalcino. Chiaroscuri del cuore e Altre storie”
Fortress – From H. 10,00am to H. 6,00pm – Free Entry
Tel. 0577 849211
Montalcino

From Saturday, June the 12th to Tuesday, June the 15th
Young Soccer Tournament
Saturday: Inter-Juventus / Sunday: Roma-Cittadella / Tuesday: Inter-Padova
“Arnolfo Mangivacchi” Stadium – At h.5,00 – Free Entry
Tel. 0577 897211
San Quirico d’Orcia

From Tuesday, June the 15th to Sunday, June 20th
Festa del Barbarossa (Medieval Festival)
> Tuesday, June the 15th At H.9,30pm – At “Palazzo Chigi” - L.Benocci and P.Saletti’s “Il Barbarossa, cronache e protagonisti di una festa”
> Wednesday, June the 16th At H.9,00pm: “Corteo dei Ceri” Cortege in the historical center – At H.9,30pm: Holy Mass at “Madonna di Vitaleta” Church – At H.10,15pm: At “Piazza della Libertà” Blessing of Archers
> Friday, June the 18th At H.8,00pm – Dinners in the quarters
> Saturday, June the19th At H.5,30pm: The quarters draw lots for challenges in the historical center – From H.7,30pm: Taverns Open and medieval performances
> Sunday, June the 20th – At H.11,00am: Holy Mass at “Madonna di Vitaleta” Church and medieval performances in the square – At H. H.12,00pm: The taverns Open
At H. 4,00pm: Commemoration to the Emperor Frederick I, known as Barbarossa, meeting Pope Adrian IV’s papal emissaries in 1155 in the historical center, near the “Collegiata” Church
At H.5,30pm – Archery and Flag Challenges at “Horti Leonini” Gardens
At H.7,30pm - The taverns Open
Tel. 0577 899724 - segreteria@comunesanquirico.it
San Quirico d’Orcia

Friday, June the 18th
International Association for Art and Psychology
> At H. 10.30am – At “Terrecotte Artistiche Pientine”, Strada statale 146, km 35.500 – Emo Formichi and Piero Sbarluzzi’s Sculpture Exhibition – Lecture on the book “Emo Formichi Piero Sbarluzzi, due scultori a Pienza”
> At H.12,00pm – Guided Tour to Pienza in Italian Language
> At H.1,00pm – “Palazzo Comunale” Town Hall – Meeting with the Mayor and aperitif
Tel. 055 2302511
Pienza

Saturday, June the 19th
Lyrical Concert
At H. 6,00pm – At Palazzo Piccolomini
Tel. 0577 286300 – 0578 748392
Pienza

Sunday, June the 20th
Open Air Market of Organic Products
Tel. 0577 849331
Montalcino

Until Thursday, July the 15th
Photo Exhibit “Waterscapes in the Val d’Orcia” by Gruppo Fotografico Pientino – At Santa Caterina Spa – 12, “Piazza del Moretto” Square, 12
Free Entry – From H.8,00am to H.1,00pm – From Monday to Saturday
Tel. 0577 887365
Bagno Vignoni (Near San Quirico d’Orcia)

Until July the 15th
Art Exhibition “Geometrie Di Pietra - Esperienze Progettuali” – “Chiesa di Sant'Agostino” Church – From H.10am to H.1,00pm and from H. 2pm to H.5,00pm - Every day but Monday - 3/4 €
Tel. 0577 849331
Montalcino

From Friday, June the 18th to September
Emo Formichi and Piero Sbarluzzi’s Sculpture Exhibition
Open Every Day – From H.9,30am to H.19,00pm – Free Entry
At “Terrecotte Artistiche Pientine”, Strada statale 146, km 35.500
Tel. 0578 748108
Pienza

Until September the 26th
Exhibition on “The Siennese Renaissance – Le Macchine”
Palazzo Piccolomini – Open Every Day but Monday – From H. 10,00am to H.6,00pm – Tel. 0577 286300 – 0578 748392
Pienza


VAL DI CHIANA

From Thursday, the 17th to Sunday, June the 20th
Palio della Rivalsa - The challenge is to transport terracotta jugs full of water through the streets of the town, to put out a fire.
Thursday, the 17th – At “Piazza Del Popolo” – At H.9,30pm - Flag wavers and Drummers – Folk Performance
Friday, June the 18th – At H.8,00pm – Jongleurs and Dinner in the Quarters
Saturday, June the Sabato 19 – At “Piazza Garibaldi” – At H.10,00pm - The Palio Official Challenge Test
Sunday, June the 20th – Old Town – At H.10,30am- Little Historical Cortege, Holy Mass / At H. 6,30pm- Historical Cortege At H.7,30pm - PALIO - Tel. 0577 636045 - 333/2942738
Bettolle (Sinalunga)

From Friday, June the 18th to Sunday, June the 20th
International Association for Art and Psychology Meeting
> Friday, June the 18th At “Teatro Poliziano” Theatre
At H.4,00pm – “The Psychological Birth of Painting: Prehistoric Cave Painting (The First Art Gallery)” by H.Blum (in English)
At H.5,00pm – Lecture on Botticelli and Caravaggio by Acidini and de Mijolla-Mellor (In Italian) – Then debate
At H.6,30pm – “Psychoanalysis and Literature” (In Italian) by A.Serpieri Shakespeare and T.S.Eliot Reading
At H.9,00pm – Typical Dinner at “Il Pulcino” restaurant
> Saturday, June the19th - At “Teatro Poliziano”
At H.9,00am –“The Objectivity of Subjective Truths: Beauty, Desire, Love” by S.Zeki (In English)
At H.10,00am – “Neuro – Aesthetics and music” by R.Caterina and E.Brattico (In Italian) – Music - Then debate
At H.12,00pm – At “Museo Civico Pinacoteca Crociani” – Lecture on Bellarmino Cardinal by J.Celani (In Italian)
At H.1,00pm – At “Palazzo del Capitano” – Aperitif with the authorities
Teatro Poliziano
At H.3,00pm - “Il pittore senza braccia: visione ed azione” (Vision and Action) by D.Freedberg (In Italian)
At H.4,00pm – “Interpretation of Sign” by A.Natali (In Italian)
– Then Debate
At H.7,00pm - “Our Next Decade” by G.Magherini (In Italian)
At H.9,30pm – Video-reading on Sandro Penna, an italian, contemporary poet
Sunday, June the 20th – At “Museo Civico Pinacoteca Crociani”
At H.9,30am – Guided Tour in Italian to the museum and to the town
At H.12,30pm – At “Palazzo Contucci”, At “Piazza Grande” – Final Toast and visit to the “Palazzo”
Free Entry – Certificate of Attendane – 40€ the Dinner – English Tranlation – Advance booking (Dinner) before June the 15th Monday-Thursday H.3,00pm-7,00pm, Wednesday H.10,00am-12,00pm and H.3,00pm-7,00pm - Tel. 055 2302511 - artepsicologia@tiscali.it www.artepsicologia.it
Montepulciano

From Friday, June the 18th to Sunday, June the 20th
Horses Festival – With Equestrian Performances, pony games, games for kids, Horseback trekking, steeplechase, Rodeo, Western Gimkana, stalls with food and equestrian furniture.
> Friday, June the 18th: In the Morning: Set up / In the Afternoon: Horses tests / In the Evening: tests, carousel.
> Saturday, June the 19th: Horseback Trekking – Western Gimkana – Equestrian Games/-- In the Evening: Equestrian Performances, country show
> Sunday, June the 20th:-- Morning: Horseback Trekking –Western Performance – Pony Show /-- Afternoon: Pony – Andalusian Show - Equestrian Performances
At “Viale Amiata” Street - Tel. 0578 265312 - info@febbrecavallo.com
Sarteano

Saturday, June the 19th
Concert with Chorus and Organ Pipe – At H.9,15pm – Input supply
“Santa Maria delle Grazie” Church – At “Piazzale delle Grazie” Square
Tel. 0578 756022
Montepulciano

Saturday, June the19th and Sunday, June the 20th
Festa del Ciaffagnone and Handmade Pasta with truffle
Traditional food festival dedicated to the simple tastes of peasant culture that are so sought after nowadays: try the water and flour frittella or crêpe sprinkled with pecorino sheep cheese (or chocolat)
> Saturday, June the19th
At H.7,00pm – Typical Dinner, Ciaffagnoni and Handmade Pasta with truffle
At H.9,30pm – Live Music
> Sunday, June the 20th
At H.10,00am – Open Air Market
At H.12,30pm – Typical Lunch, Ciaffagnoni and Handmade Pasta with truffle
At H. 4,00pm – Soccer World Cup 2010 South Africa, Match Italia- New Zealand
At H.6,00pm – Typical Wine and Olive Oil Tasting
At H.7,30pm – Typical Dinner, Ciaffagnoni and Handmade Pasta with truffle
At H.9,30pm – Outdoor Dancing Night
“Piazzale del Ponte” Square
Tel. 0578 58141 - ufficioturistico@sancascianodeibagni.org
San Casciano dei Bagni

Sunday, June the 20th
Open Air Market of Antiques and Handicraft – Old Town
Tel. 0578 269204
Sarteano

Sunday, June the 20th
Vintage Car and Motorbikes Gathering
Tel. 0577686571 - 0577 688225
Torrita Stazione (Near Torrita di Siena)

Until Sunday, September the 26th
“Macchiaioli” Painting Exhibition
Open from Tuesday to Friday – Continuous hours from H.10.00am to 8.00pm
Saturdays and Sundays - Continuous hours from H.10.00am to 10.00pm
Closed on Monday – 7/5€
Municipal Museum and Crociani Painting Gallery and “Le Logge della Mercanzia” - Tel 0578 717300
Montepulciano


OTHER AREAS

From Friday, June the 18th to Sunday, June the 20th
Ferie Delle Messi – Medieval Festival
Friday, June the 18th
> At “Piazza Duomo” Cathedral Square – At H.9,30pm: Drummers, Trumpets, medieval Dances.
Saturday, June the19th
> At Rocca di Montestaffoli – From H.4,30pm - Maintaining a military camp
> At “Piazza Duomo” – At H.4,30pm – Investiture of Knights and horses
> At “Piazza delle Erbe” – From H.5,00pm – Alchemy Arts
> At “Piazza Duomo” – At H.5,00pm – Siege to the Castle of Love
> At “Rocca di Montestaffoli” Park – At H.6,00pm – Furious Passions
> At H. “Piazza Duomo” – At H.7,00pm - Tug of war between districts
> At “Piazza delle Erbe” – From H.8,15pm - Archery
> At “Piazza Duomo” – From H.8,15pm – Medieval Performances
Sunday, June the 20th
> At “Piazza delle Erbe” – From H.11,00am- Medieval Open Air Market
> At “Piazza delle Erbe” – From H.11,00am – Archery
> At “Piazza Duomo” – At H.12,00pm – Blessing of the districts
> At “Piazza Duomo” – From H.2,30pm: Jongleurs, Bagpipes, Trumpets, Drummers, Dances, ancient fencing
> At “Piazza delle Erbe” – From H.3,30pm – Archery
> At “Piazza Duomo” – From H.3,45pm - Siege to the Castle of Love
> At “Piazza Duomo” – From H.4,45pm - Show to launch banners
> From “Porta San Matteo” to the Castle – From H.5,00pm: Historical Big Cortege, soldiers, knights on horses, infantry with pikes, spears and shields, disguised noblewomen, Jongleurs, Bagpipes, Trumpets, Drummers
> At “Parco della Rocca” Park – At H.6,00pm – “Giostra dei Bastoni” Carousel
info@cavalieridisantafina.it – Tel. 0577 940008
San Gimignano

Saturday, June the19th and Sunday, June the 20th
Amiata da gustare – Typical Food and Craft Beer Festival
Saturday, June the19th
At H.2,30pm: Testing with admission fee inside the castle – Typical Products along the street / At H.4,00pm: Lecture in Italian / At H.5,00pm: Presentation Beers in race / At H.5,30pm: combination of craft beer and traditional food (20 € - Only by advance booking) / At H.8,30pm – Dinner with typical food and craft beer (25 € - Only by advance booking) / At H.10,00pm – Live Music
Sunday, June the 20th
At H. 10,00am: Start / At H. 1,00pm: Lunch with typical food and craft beer (25 € - Only by advance booking) / At H.3,00pm - Award for the best Craft beer / At H.6,00pm – Craft Beer Testing (With admission fee - Only by advance booking) / At H.6,30pm – Live Music / At H.8,30pm - Dinner with typical food and craft beer (25 € - Only by advance booking)
At “Castello Aldobrandesco” Castle and “Piazza Cavallotti” Square
Tel. 393 - 9424059
Arcidosso

Until July the 11st
Renaissance Art Exhibition
Inside “Santa Maria della Scala”, “Museo dell’Opera”, “Duomo” (Cathedral) ecc. - Open Every Day and Full day – Ticket 12 € - Reduced 8 or 5 €
Tel 0577 286300 - www.rinascimentosiena.it
Siena
Events
June 14th-20th
Pienza and the surrounding area