From September 19th to 21st, 2025, Vicchio will once again be immersed in a medieval atmosphere with "Terra di Storia," three days of historical reenactments, shows, and activities for all ages. This event transforms the village into a fascinating journey into the past, featuring knights, falconers, jesters, and ancient traditions.

A village that becomes a stage

Squares, alleys, and loggias come alive with exhibitions, workshops, ancient games, falconry displays, historical parades, and the evocative Palio di San Giovanni Battista, a challenge between teams of wits and skill.
Adding to the atmosphere are medieval music, performances by traveling artists, dancers, stilt walkers, and magic shows that will revive the enchantment of a bygone era.

Friday, September 19th

• 7:00 PM – Parish of St. John the Baptist – Opening of the exhibition "Guardians of the Sacred – History that Resists: a journey through symbols, traditions, and sacred memories that tell the story of our region's identity"

• 7:00 PM – Piazza Giotto - Aperitif, Presentation and Assignment of the Palio Teams

Find out which side you'll be on: let the challenge begin!

Saturday, September 20th

• Piazzetta di Levante - 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM - THE KNIGHT'S FIELD by the SPANISH HORSE MUGELLO TEAM

• Piazzetta di Levante and Corso del Popolo - 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM - PLAY MUSEUM – wooden games

• Piazzetta di Ponente - 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM - GIOVANNI DALLE BANDE NERE – accompaniments and workshops

• Piazzetta di Ponente - 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM - IN THE ARCHER'S SIGHT - Discover the art of bowmaking on a journey through wood, strings, and craftsmanship.

• Piazza Giotto - 4:00 PM - Free-flight demonstration of birds of prey by IL FALCONIERE DEL GRANDUCATO

• Piazza Giotto - 4:30 PM - PALIO DI SAN GIOVANNI BATTISTA - The 4 teams will compete in exciting contests of strength and wit… THE MOST VALORANT TEAM!

• Parish of St. John the Baptist - 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM - "Guardians of the Sacred" Exhibition

• Vicolo dei Medici - 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM / 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM - JACK THE FATALIST STORYTELLER AND EASTERN INVENTION with TRAVELING THEATRE – shows for children

• Piazza Giotto - 5:45 PM - Outdoor Mass - Blessing of the Palio teams

• Under the lodges - 4.00pm - 7.00pm - "Come and play with us and discover how people lived in the past" Chessboards, ancient pieces and the atmosphere of the games of the past

Sunday, September 21st

• Piazza Giotto - 10:45 a.m. - Proclamation of the Palio di San Giovanni

• 11:00 am - Departure of the Historical Parade with the participation of the Florentine Flag-Wavers

• Sports Field - 12:30 p.m. - Florentine Historical Football Exhibition - Red Team vs. Green Team

• Piazza Giotto - 1:00 PM - Medieval Lunch

• Piazzetta di Levante - 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM - THE KNIGHT'S FIELD by the SPANISH HORSE MUGELLO TEAM

• Piazzetta di Levante and Corso del Popolo - 10:00 am – 7:00 pm - PLAY MUSEUM – wooden games

• Piazzetta di Ponente - 10:00 am – 7:00 pm - GIOVANNI DALLE BANDE NERE – accompaniments and workshops

• Piazzetta di Ponente - 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM - IN THE ARCHER'S SIGHT – discover the art of bowmaking on a journey through wood, strings, and craftsmanship.

• Piazza Giotto - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm - Free-flight demonstration of birds of prey by IL FALCONIERE DEL GRANDUCATO

• Parish of St. John the Baptist - 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM / 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM - "Guardians of the Sacred" Exhibition

• Piazza Giotto - 4:30 PM - CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP - Flying dragons and bows made by L'Azienda Agricola L'Oasi

• Vicolo dei Medici - 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM - JACK THE FATALIST STORYTELLER AND EASTERN INVENTION with TRAVELING THEATRE - shows for children

• Under the lodges - 4.00pm - 7.00pm - "Come and play with us and discover how people lived in the past" Chessboards, ancient pieces and the atmosphere of the games of the past

SPECIAL GUESTS AT THE HISTORICAL REENACTMENT

Two days of magic, spectacle, and wonder through the streets of the town:

• The Lauro Company: Medieval Dancers with Enchanting Movements

• Stilt walkers and street artists

• The Magician Abacuc: Magic and Juggling

• Sigismondo Errante: with his characters