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Palio dei Castelli 2025

The most anticipated event in the "Island of Tuscany in Lombardy." The Palio in its 48th edition

When
From 04/07/2025
to 13/07/2025
Where
Via Roma, 29, Castiglione Olona (VA)
Contacts
0331 850.084
Official site

The Palio dei Castelli was born on September 16, 1972, on behalf of a "handful" of Castiglione lovers, with the precise intent of making known, divulging, and appreciating the history of Castiglione Olona, a unique, centuries-old history; a history capable of serving as the plot of the event.

During the re-enactment, the historical procession composed of more than 250 figures in period costumes and expert flag-wavers, parade through the streets of the Borgo. Skilled bottari, divided among the eight Rioni, roll barrels in an exciting race through the medieval streets to Monteruzzo Castle to win the coveted banner.

In each edition, the Palio, painted by a different artist, represents the historical theme of the year and the eight contending districts. With the barrel race, the Pro Loco Castiglione Olona is associated with the Italian Federation of Historical Games.

Program

FRIDAY, JULY 4
FROM 7 P.M.
- FULL-BORE PALIO

SATURDAY, JULY 5
FROM 4 P.M.
- SILVER LION TOURNAMENT
- SOLEMN BLESSING OF THE NEW "PALLIUM"
- FULL-BEER PALLIUM

SUNDAY, JULY 6
FROM 11 A.M.
- SILVER LION TOURNAMENT
- HOOPS RACE
- BOTTARI DEMONSTRATION
- FULL-BEER PALIO

FRIDAY, JULY 11
FROM 7 P.M.
- MEDIEVAL ENTERTAINMENT AND SHOWS

SATURDAY, JULY 12
FROM 5 P.M.
- MEDIEVAL ENTERTAINMENT AND SHOWS

SUNDAY, JULY 13
FROM 11 A.M.
- MEDIEVAL ENTERTAINMENT AND PERFORMANCES
- HISTORICAL PARADE
- BARREL RACE
- FIREWORKS DISPLAY

SUNDAY, JULY 13
- FOOD STAND ALSO OPEN FOR LUNCH

Take me here: Palio dei Castelli 2025

Places

Castiglione Olona and the Collegiate Church Compound | Varese Convention & Visitors Bureau

  • Art & Culture
Castiglione Olona and the Collegiate Church Compound | Varese Convention & Visitors Bureau
89 mt

Collegiata Museum

On the highest hill, the church and the baptistery dating back to the fifteenth century dominate the ancient village of Castiglione Olona
  • Art & Culture
Collegiata Museum, Museums Varese
90 mt

Church of Villa

Castiglione Olona (VA)
  • Religious Tourism
Church of Villa
117 mt

Castiglione Olona A Piece of Tuscany in Lombardy

  • Villages
Tour to Castiglione Olona
393 mt

Medieveal village of Castiglione Olona

  • Villages
View of a stone arch marking the entrance to the historic center of Castiglione Olona, with a narrow paved street and ancient buildings made of stone and brick.
494 mt

Monastero di torba

The splendid religious architecture stands on the slopes of the hill where the Archaeological Park of Castelseprio is located
  • Unesco Sites
Monastero di Torba
2.81 km

Castelseprio Archaeological Park and Antiquarium

  • Art & Culture
Rovine presenti all'interno del Parco Archeologico di Castelseprio
2.94 km

Castelseprio Archaeological Park - Church of Santa Maria Foris Portas - Santa Maria Assunta

  • Unesco Sites
Castelseprio Archaeological Park - Church of Santa Maria Foris Portas - Santa Maria Assunta
2.94 km

Castelseprio Archaeological Park - Church of Santa Maria Foris Portas - Santa Maria Assunta

  • Unesco Sites
Castelseprio Archaeological Park - Church of Santa Maria Foris Portas - Santa Maria Assunta
2.94 km

Castelseprio Archaeological Park - Church of Santa Maria Foris Portas - Santa Maria Assunta

  • Parks
Castelseprio Archaeological Park - Church of Santa Maria Foris Portas - Santa Maria Assunta
3.45 km

Church of Santa Maria foris portas

  • Unesco Sites
Church of Santa Maria foris portas
4.22 km

Frera Motorcycle Museum

  • Cycle Tourism
Frera Motorcycle Museum
5.88 km

The Cork Oak of Villa Augusta

With its thick, wrinkled bark, it amazes visitors of Villa Augusta Park.
  • Art & Culture
The Cork Oak of Villa Augusta
6.99 km

Cairate Monastery

Dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta
  • Art & Culture
Cairate Monastery
7.01 km

Castello di Monteruzzo

  • Art & Culture
Castello di Monteruzzo
7.49 km

The Plane Tree of Villa Mirabello

  • Art & Culture
The Plane Tree of Villa Mirabello
7.57 km

The Cedar of Villa Mirabello

The majestic tree dominates the historic centre of Varese and leaves anyone standing under its imposing foliage speechless.
  • Art & Culture
The Cedar of Villa Mirabello
7.57 km

Estense Gardens, Villa Mirabello and Civic Archaeological Museum

  • Art & Culture
Estense Gardens, Villa Mirabello and Civic Archaeological Museum
7.58 km

Basilica di San Vittore

Entering the historical core, walking through the streets of the center you'll be enchanted by the vision of the Basilica
  • Religious Tourism
Basilica di San Vittore, Churches of Varese
7.71 km

Campo dei Fiori Regional Park

  • Itinerari
Campo dei Fiori Regional Park
7.74 km

Events

Alba Prealpina

Località Villa Vergano
Galbiate, 23851, Villa Vergano, Pizza Giovanni XXIII
20/07/2025
  • Music and show
Alba Prealpina
7.49 km

Youth Festival 2025

Varese
11/07/2025 - 13/07/2025
  • Sport
Youth Festival 2025
7.74 km

Activities

Le Robinie Golf Club Resort, Varese - Golf travel

  • Golf
Le Robinie Golf Club Resort, Varese - Golf travel
12.39 km

English Style Riding Weekend

  • Active & Green
English Style Riding Weekend
13.32 km

Where to sleep

B&B LA CORTE DELLE STALLE

Castiglione Olona
B&B LA CORTE DELLE STALLE
53 mt

La casa di Isabel

CASTIGLIONE OLONA
La casa di Isabel
62 mt

Foresteria Lombarda Castiglione Olona Via L.Galvani

CASTIGLIONE OLONA
Foresteria Lombarda Castiglione Olona Via L.Galvani
584 mt

B&B CIVICO 29

CASTIGLIONE OLONA
B&B CIVICO 29
972 mt

B&B Stella del borgo

Castiglione Olona
B&B Stella del borgo
1.1 km

VILLA ALBA TOSCANA

Gornate Olona
VILLA ALBA TOSCANA
1.61 km

La Casa della Volpe

Vedano Olona
La Casa della Volpe
1.84 km

Nonna Maria

Venegono Superiore
Nonna Maria
2.04 km

B&B via Puccini 4

VENEGONO SUPERIORE
B&B via Puccini 4
2.33 km

B&B Benvenuto

VENEGONO SUPERIORE
B&B Benvenuto
2.43 km

CASA CERVINO

VENEGONO SUPERIORE
CASA CERVINO
2.44 km

MARY HOUSE

VENEGONO SUPERIORE
MARY HOUSE
2.49 km

B&B VICOLO FABBRI

Morazzone
B&B VICOLO FABBRI
2.95 km

B&B AIR GREEN47

Venegono Inferiore
B&B AIR GREEN47
3.07 km

B&B Ghe Sem

MORAZZONE
B&B Ghe Sem
3.26 km

B&B Villa Monterosa

Castronno
B&B Villa Monterosa
3.55 km

A CASA DI ALICE

Gazzada Schianno
A CASA DI ALICE
3.91 km

B&B VILLA IDA

Carnago
B&B VILLA IDA
4.08 km

B&B VILLA EMILIA

Castronno
B&B VILLA EMILIA
4.19 km

B&B VILLA LE RONDINI

Castronno
B&B VILLA LE RONDINI
4.32 km