Palio della Contesa Estense
From 11th to 19th May 2024
Lugo celebrates, on May, the historical reenactment of the transit of Borso d’Este, in 1471, in the town while on his way to Rome to be received by the Pope. The popular folk feast will take place in the Pavaglione and in front of the stronghold and will include palios and historical parades.
The origins
In the year 1471, the year the Palio refers to, the city enjoyed an aboundance of wealth and peace thanks to the enlighted guidance of Niccolò d’Este first, and Duca Borso d’Este, after.
Because of the city’s prominent position, when Borso d’Este went to Rome in 1471 to receive from Pope Paolo II the title of Duke of Ferrara, he decided to stay overnight in the Lugo’s Castle together with his imposing and spectacular entourage. For the people of Lugo of the time it was a day of grand celebration and they offered to their beloved and honoured Lord a welcome “of magnificence, sparing no expense”.
PROGRAMME soon available
And before the reenactment begins…
5th May at 8.45 pm
A TAVOLA CON GLI ESTENSI
A succulent medieval dinner enlivened by sweet melodies, inside the Rocca Estense, to welcome the first Duke of Ferrara, Modena and Reggio accompanied by his noble relatives and friends!
For info, costs and reservations: segreteria.contesa@libero.it / 347 8727739
Useful information
Historical town centre
Phone: 392 6854027
Email: segreteria.contesa@libero.it
Price
admission free
