Crossbow Events

Sansepolcro, famous for being the birthplace of Piero della Francesca, can be considered one of the most fascinating examples of Renaissance artistic civilization due to the elegance and refinement of its architectural elements. Every year in September, the “Borgo di Piero” revives the prestigious traditions, atmosphere, arts, and crafts of the Renaissance.
 
The colors, sounds, flavors, and images of “September” evoke ever-new emotions, and visitors cannot help but be captivated by the charm of these prestigious cultural and folkloric events.
 
 
CROSSBOW EVENTS 2025
 
1st September
 
Sala del Consiglio Comunale, Palazzo delle Laudi, 06.00 p.m. - Presentation of the Crossbow Tournament cloth 2025
 
 
6th September
 

• Piazza Torre di Berta, 09.00 p.m. - Flag Show performed by the "Sansepolcro Flag-Throwers Group"
   
• Logge del Palazzo delle Laudi, from 04.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. - Historical Market "Sant'Egidio", by the Association "Rinascimento nel Borgo"

 
 
From 6th to 14th September
 

Inside the Cathedral cloister – Historical market “In Mostra", by the Association "Rinasicmento nel Borgo" (Opening Hours: Saturday 6th September from 4.00 p.m to 8 p.m. / Sunday 7th September from 10.00 a.m. to 8 p.m. / From Monday 8th September to Friday 19th September from 3 p.m. to 7.p.m. / Saturday 13th September and Sunday 14th September from 10.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.)

 

 

7th September

 

• Logge del Palazzo delle Laudi, from 10.00 a.m. to 08.00 p.m. - Historical Market "Sant'Egidio", by the Association "Rinascimento nel Borgo"
• Porta Fiorentina e Porta Romana, from 08.00 p.m. - Propitiatory dinners before "Palio dei Rioni" (Palio dei Rioni is the annual crossbow tournament between two areas of Sansepolcro: Porta Fiorentina and Porta Romana)

 

 

10th September

 

Piazza Torre di Berta, 09.00 p.m. - Palio dei Rioni by the Crossbow Association of Sansepolcro. A very challenging night between the two principal quarters of Sansepolcro, Porta Fiorentina VS Porta Romana

 

 

11th September

 

San Giovanni Evangelista Cathedral, 09.00 p.m. - Propitiatory Concert

 

 

13th September

 

San Giovanni Evangelista Cathedral. 09.00 p.m. - Offerta della Cera

 

 

14th September

 

• Cathedral cloister, from 10.00 a.m. to 8 p.m. -  Sant'Egidio Market
• Palazzo delle Laudi, 11.30 a.m. – Historical herald parade around the town center
• Civic Museum stairs – 12.15 p.m.  – Investiture of the Maestro di Campo
• Piazza Torre di Berta, 4.30 p.m. – Crossbow Tournament between Sansepolcro and Gubbio
• Historical center, 7.00 p.m. – Historical parade in honor of the tournament winner