The “Feste Vigiliane” are dedicated to the patron saint of Trento. This cultural highlight includes parades, historic reenactments, typical dishes and much more
Every year in June, Trento, the capital of Trentino, celebrates San Vigilio, its patron saint. For an entire week, the roads of the city centre are converted into an ancient mediaeval hamlet, where old professions are brought back to life and typical local dishes are prepared. Games, music, performances and historic reenactments are organised for the public in the first hot summer nights.
The event is opened with the culturally important Cena Benedettina on the Doss Trento. Don't miss the so-called "Tribunale della Penitenza", a fictive court chaired by a judge who decides who will undergo the "La Tonca". This old form of torture was reserved to swearers who where immersed into the water of the Adige river for three times in a row. An other event worth attending, is the "Palio dell'Oca", literally a goose race, which is actually a traditional raft race (as shown in the picture).
The week dedicated to San Vigilio always ends with the traditional fireworks of San Vigilio on 26 June. Enjoy!
Further information:
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Organizzazione Feste Vigiliane
Phone: +39 0461 213830
E-mail: organizzazione@festevigiliane.it -
Azienda per il Turismo Trento and Monte Bondone
Phone: +39 0461 216000
E-mail: info@visittrento.it
