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How a costume is made: into the world of the ‘Giostra Cavalleresca di Sulmona’

June 14, 2017

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From an initial study of the historical period to its accurate creation in every detail First-time visitors to Sulmona watching the annual Giostra Cavalleresca are often more struck by the wonderful costumes o... Read More...

The who’s who of the Giostra Cavalleresca di Sulmona

The WTS Team

July 28, 2016

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The Giostra Cavalleresca of Sulmona is the annual jousting tournament held in the town’s main square called Piazza Garibaldi. Revived in the year 1995, it features riders representing the different areas of the... Read More...

The wonderful world of the Giostra Cavalleresca di Sulmona in numbers

The WTS Team

July 24, 2015

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It takes many months of team work, all of it voluntary, to put on a show as spectacular as the Giostra Cavalleresca of Sulmona. Here we have attempted to quantify that work in an infographic to give you some id... Read More...

A quick guide to the Giostra Cavalleresca di Sulmona

The WTS Team

July 24, 2014

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Sulmona’s Giostra Cavallaresca is a Medieval-style jousting tournament held every summer in the city’s main piazza. An ancient tradition which was revived in 1994, it now forms the highlight of the city’s enter... Read More...

The Giostra Cavalleresca di Sulmona 2014

The WTS Team

July 14, 2014

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Everything's ready for this year's Giostra Cavalleresca, with the presentation of the prize - called "Palio" - scheduled for tonight at 6 pm. As a courtesy to you dear readers, here's a downloadable English ... Read More...

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How a costume is made: into the world of the ‘Giostra Cavalleresca di Sulmona’

The who’s who of the Giostra Cavalleresca di Sulmona

The wonderful world of the Giostra Cavalleresca di Sulmona in numbers

A quick guide to the Giostra Cavalleresca di Sulmona

The Giostra Cavalleresca di Sulmona 2014