San Giorgio is the patron saint of the village of Montemerano and every year, in the week of April 25th, this beautiful village in the Maremma organizes traditional celebrations in his honor.

These are days of celebration and fun during which adults and children alike flock to the streets of the town to celebrate this traditional festival.

It all begins with the sacred rites and blessings at the church of San Giorgio.

We then continue with a traditional procession through the streets of the village and the blessing of the Palio.

The actual festival takes place on Sunday, it is opened by the Historical Procession of the Contrade di San Giorgio, a procession in period dress that parades along the characteristic alleys of Montemerano, while in the late afternoon the Dragon Giostra takes place , during which the three city districts face each other: Borgo, Croce and Castello.

If you are in the area we advise you not to miss it… Montemerano, one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in Italy” is the perfect setting for this event, a cozy and intimate village, which tells an ancient story!