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HISTORY IN CONVENT

From 24 to 26 June
History in the Convent – Convent of St. John of Capestrano (AQ)

Three days to go back in time and experience the atmosphere of the Middle Ages with history, music, shows and ancient flavours!

Wednesday 24th June

Capestrano (AQ) – Convent of St John of Capestrano

5:30 PM
Grand Opening and Show

Opening with the flag-throwers' show Of the Contest of Peoples in the courtyard of the Convent of St. John of Capestrano.

6:00 PM
Solemn Ceremony and Historical Procession

Latin Mass at the Church.

Following on, historical procession with the participation of flag-throwers and trumpeters for the opening of the Medieval Village in the rear of the Convent.

7:00 PM
Tavern Opening

The local women will welcome you into the taverns with dishes from days gone by.

Thursday 25th June

Capestrano (AQ) – Convent of St John of Capestrano

11:00
Opening of the Village

Opening of the Medieval Village and taverns in the rear of the Convent.

6:00 PM
Palio Cavalleresco of the Three Gates

Epic challenge with the knights of Italian Federation for Equestrian Tourism – ANTE, at the sports field area, with the participation of the flag-wavers and buglers Of the Contest of Peoples.

7:00 PM
Dinner at the Tavern

Taverns open with dishes from yesteryear.

Friday 26th June

Capestrano (AQ) – Convent of St John of Capestrano

All day
Total Immersion in the Middle Ages

From 11:00 AM, the Medieval Village and taverns open, with musicians, entertainment, food, and a medieval atmosphere all day long.

Activities and Continuous Entertainment

For all three days of the event, there will be performances by jesters, musicians, fortune tellers, palm readers, and masters of time.

The Artists Present:
  • The Hunchback of Cicignano
  • The Juggler Vassago
  • The Devil's Jesters
  • The musicians of the Goose Guardians group
  • The Wandering Musicians
The Ancient Laboratories
  • Handmade paper lab
  • Candle making
  • Lantern making
  • Glass processing
  • Weaving
  • Mosaic

Grand Sasso Storytelling Countries Festival

Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June

The festival will host institutional conferences on the future laboratories of inland areas, debates with distinguished guests, a captivating jazz concert, and the traditional Inspirational Narrative Trekking.

Click here to discover the full programme and detailed timings for the Festival.

Event organised by ProLoco Capestrano and promoted by Paesi Narranti