Quintana of Ascoli Piceno

Quintana di Ascoli Piceno

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Sports & AdventureAscoli Piceno

DatesDates TBA · Usually SummerCheck locally before booking

DurationSummerEstimate from available data

Crowd-Public scale varies

Best forCompetition, enduranceThe target is a triple ring, not a single

LanguageItalianCurrency: EUR

CategorySports & AdventureFestival type

The story

Quintana of Ascoli Piceno in Ascoli Piceno

First documented in 1377 and governed by rules recorded as early as the fifteenth century, Ascoli Piceno's Quintana pits knights from six sestieri against a Saracen effigy holding a shield ringed with three targets of decreasing size. A July historical procession precedes the main joust on the first Sunday of August, when the winning district claims a painted palio.

Ascoli Piceno's Quintana traces its first documented mention to 1377, and the city's archives preserve rules governing the contest dating from the fifteenth century, making it one of the best-documented historic jousts in Italy.

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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The target is a triple ring, not a single mark: riders must spear a large, medium and small ring across three passes, scoring more for the smaller rings while risking a miss that spins the effigy's flail into their path

The mystery stays covered

Ascoli's version is distinguished by documentary depth, with joust regulations preserved in city archives from the 1400s, letting the modern revival, launched in 1955, hew closely to recorded historical practice rather than free invention

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Six sestieri, not four or ten as in neighboring towns, field the competing knights

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Rivalry among six sestieri

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the July Corteo Storico procession

The sacred route

Living ritual

a Saracen effigy with a triple-ring target of shrinking size

The local code

Living ritual

and a painted palio banner awarded to the winning district

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually Summer

Getting around

For Quintana of Ascoli Piceno, plan transport around the exact Ascoli Piceno venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Light summer clothing with a sun hat for August heat; comfortable flat shoes for standing on cobblestones in a crowded piazza.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Quintana of Ascoli Piceno, stay near the part of Ascoli Piceno you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map42.85 N, 13.57 E Open in Google Maps

Ascoli Piceno, Marche, Italy

Nearest airportPSR — Abruzzo

TransportFor Quintana of Ascoli Piceno, plan transport around the exact Ascoli Piceno venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

Stay areaFor Quintana of Ascoli Piceno, stay near the part of Ascoli Piceno you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Quintana of Ascoli Piceno?

Quintana of Ascoli Piceno is listed for Multiple months · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Quintana of Ascoli Piceno take place?

The festival is listed in Ascoli Piceno, Italy. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Ascoli Piceno, Marche, Italy

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually Summer

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Quintana of Ascoli Piceno

Quintana of Ascoli Piceno in Ascoli Piceno

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The mystery stays covered

The city starts moving

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Water and renewal

The sacred route

The local code

Essential information

When to go

Getting around

What to wear

Safety

Where to stay

Tickets/cost

Language/currency

Family friendly

Ascoli Piceno, Marche, Italy

Your Trip Starts Here

Quick answers.

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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