Enlarge the poster ↗Massafra in the Middle Ages during the Night of the Masciari
Massafra nel Medioevo nella notte dei Masciari
- Sat 31 October 2026
- Antico Rione dei Santi Medici, Massafra (TA)
Description
Automatically translated from Italian.
The medieval district of Santi Medici in Massafra steps back in time for the 10th edition of the Night of the Masciari: musicians, jugglers, fire-eaters, fortune-tellers and costumed characters, medieval market, themed taverns, street food and tales about the cult of the dead and the Masciari.
Part of the project “Massafra: Roots of Stone and Magic” (25 October–1 November). Free entry. Organised by Pro Loco Massafra.
Original text in Italian
Il rione medievale dei Santi Medici di Massafra torna indietro nel tempo per la decima edizione della notte dei Masciari: musici, giocolieri, mangiafuoco, cartomanti e personaggi in costume, mercato medievale, locande con menù a tema, street food e racconti sul culto dei morti e sui Masciari.
Fa parte del progetto «Massafra: Radici di pietra e Magia» (25 ottobre-1 novembre). Ingresso libero. Organizza la Pro Loco Massafra.
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Worth seeing nearby
Museums and theatresTeatro Comunale di MassafraA landmark for ancient tour companies, the Massafra Municipal Theater is
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