A special offer for Life in Abruzzo Group members who enjoy an exciting historical event, late-night revelry, music and partying.
The annual Giostra is an event not to be missed! The event is staged on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th of July and begins with a fantastic colourful procession of locals in their medieval costumes. Sulmona’s Piazza Garibaldi is transformed into a stadium where riders compete on horseback at nail biting speeds, each one jousting for one of Sulmona’s seven neighbourhoods known as ‘Sestieri’ After the Giostra there are festas afterwards in each of Sulmona’s sestieri, all of the town’s bars are full, the streets are packed and the atmosphere is electric.
Located in the charming Buonomini sestiere, The Poet’s Retreat offers front-row views of the lively piazza below. On the first night of Giostra weekend, the square comes alive with music, laughter, and celebration that carries on until around 1 am. Whether you join the revelry or simply take it all in from the comfort of one of the apartment’s three balconies, you’ll be immersed in the magic of the moment.
The Giostra – 25th -29th July
Book your tickets for the giostra in advance and select the Buonomini sestiere for your seating if available.
For more information on the giostra and to book tickets visit their website: https://www.giostrasulmona.it/
How to Book The Poet’s Retreat
Click for more information on The Poet’s Retreat website and to book this special offer, email Katja or Whatsapp 0039 380 774 2577.
Author: Katja von Schweitzer
Born in Germany and raised in the UK, Katja is bilingual and is also learning Italian. With over 25 years’ marketing experience she runs Exploring Abruzzo with her husband Andrew Miles. Together with their 2 children they moved to Abruzzo in 2018 where they also are busy with their renovation projects.
