🔔 The Italian Almanac

April 23

Stories and curiosities for April 23, from the Italy of a thousand bell towers.

No story for this day yet: here are the towns celebrating and the village of the day.

🎉 Celebrations today in… 166

166 towns with a guide celebrate their patron saint on April 23

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Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Siamaggiore

Feast of Saint Constantine the Emperor

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Siamaggiore, a municipality of 970 inhabitants in the province of Oristano, celebrates its patron Saint Constantine the Emperor, to whom the town's church is dedicated.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Ferrara

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

23 April is the day of Saint George, patron of Ferrara and titular of the cathedral. The palio that bears his name is painted in the Hall of the Months at Palazzo Schifanoia, with Borso d'Este watching the race.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Stilo

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Stilo celebrates Saint George. In summer, on the first Sunday of August, the Palio di Ribusa returns, named after the fair held in the village since the seventeenth century.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Campobasso

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Campobasso celebrates Saint George. But the day the city becomes unique is Corpus Christi Sunday, when the Misteri parade: living tableaux that seem to hang in mid-air.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Pizzo

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Pizzo celebrates Saint George, patron of the Baroque mother church of 1632: the one where Joachim Murat was buried after being shot at the castle.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Appignano del Tronto

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Appignano del Tronto, a municipality of 1,852 inhabitants in the province of Ascoli Piceno, celebrates its patron Saint George; the town has the Teatro S.A.L.E.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Arcinazzo Romano

Feast of Saint George

📅 On 23 April and 23 August

On 23 April and 23 August Arcinazzo Romano celebrates its patron Saint George; the remains of the Villa di Traiano lie in its territory.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Arena Po

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Arena Po, a municipality of 1,625 inhabitants in the province of Pavia, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the town's church is dedicated; the Castello di Arena Po stands in its territory.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Bagnolo del Salento

Feast of Saint George

📅 On 23 April (religious feast) and the first Sunday of August (civil feast)

On 23 April Bagnolo del Salento celebrates its patron Saint George, portrayed here on foot rather than on horseback; the civil feast is held on the first Sunday of August.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Baressa

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Baressa, a municipality of 723 inhabitants in the province of Oristano, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the town's church is dedicated; in late summer the almond festival is held.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Battifollo

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Battifollo, a municipality of 234 inhabitants in the province of Cuneo, celebrates its patron Saint George; the Castello di Battifollo stands in its territory.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Beura-Cardezza

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Beura-Cardezza celebrates its patron Saint George, after whom the parish church is named; the town has the Museo dei Latticini and the Torre dei Lossetti.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Bonnanaro

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Bonnanaro, a municipality of 1,021 inhabitants in the province of Sassari, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the town's church is dedicated; on 7 September the country festival of Monte Arana is held.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Brozolo

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Brozolo, a municipality of 471 inhabitants in the province of Turin, celebrates its patron Saint George.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Casaletto Vaprio

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Casaletto Vaprio, a municipality of 1,761 inhabitants in the province of Cremona, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the town's church is dedicated; the Parco Agricolo del Moso lies in its territory.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Castelcucco

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Castelcucco, a municipality of 2,189 inhabitants in the province of Treviso, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the town's church is dedicated; in July the Beer Festival is held.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Cazzano di Tramigna

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Cazzano di Tramigna celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the town's church is dedicated; in November the New Extra Virgin Olive Oil Festival is held.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Cerreto Grue

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Cerreto Grue, a municipality of 325 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the town's church is dedicated.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Chieve

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Chieve, a municipality of 2,240 inhabitants in the province of Cremona, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the town's church is dedicated; the town has the Torre dei Benzoni.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Cicerale

Feast of Saint George

📅 On 23 April and on 19 August (votive feast)

On 23 April and, as a votive feast, on 19 August Cicerale celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the town's church is dedicated.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Cino

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Cino, a municipality of 373 inhabitants in the province of Sondrio, celebrates its patron Saint George, after whom the parish church is named.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Cis

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Cis, a municipality of 309 inhabitants in Trentino, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the town's church is dedicated; the Castello di Mostizzolo stands in its territory.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Claut

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Claut, a municipality of 1,005 inhabitants in the province of Pordenone, celebrates its patron Saint George; the Dolomiti Friulane regional nature park extends across its territory.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Cossignano

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Cossignano, a municipality of 1,015 inhabitants in the province of Ascoli Piceno, celebrates its patrons Saint George and Saint Mary of the Assumption; the town has the Ponte di Levante, also called San Giorgio.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Croviana

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Croviana, a municipality of 693 inhabitants in Trentino, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the town's church is dedicated; the Castello di Croviana stands in its territory.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Faggeto Lario

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Faggeto Lario, a municipality of 1,235 inhabitants in the province of Como, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the town's church is dedicated; the Torre di Palanzo lies in its territory.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Frabosa Sottana

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Frabosa Sottana, a municipality of 1,494 inhabitants in the province of Cuneo, celebrates its patron Saint George; the town has the Museo della Montagna.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Laglio

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Laglio, a municipality of 917 inhabitants in the province of Como, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the town's church is dedicated; the town has Villa Oleandra.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Liveri

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Liveri, a municipality of 1,679 inhabitants in the metropolitan city of Naples, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the town's church is dedicated; the town has the Santuario Santa Maria a Parete.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Lodine

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Lodine, a municipality of 358 inhabitants in the province of Nuoro, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the town's church is dedicated; the territory preserves nuraghi and a giants' tomb.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Lozzolo

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Lozzolo, a municipality of 819 inhabitants in the province of Vercelli, celebrates its patron Saint George, after whom the parish church is named; the Castello di Lozzolo stands in its territory.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Maropati

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Maropati, a municipality of 1,583 inhabitants in the province of Reggio Calabria, celebrates its patron Saint George; the town has the Chiesa di Santa Lucia.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Melpignano

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Melpignano celebrates its patron Saint George; every August the town hosts the final big concert of the Notte della Taranta.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Menconico

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Menconico, a municipality of 378 inhabitants in the province of Pavia, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the town's church is dedicated; at the area's festivities the Apennine piffero leads the dances.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Mezzano

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Mezzano, a municipality of 1,615 inhabitants in the Primiero valley, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the town's church is dedicated; it is one of «I borghi più belli d'Italia».

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Montappone

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Montappone, a municipality of 1,749 inhabitants in the province of Fermo, celebrates its patron Saint George; the town has the Museo del cappello (Hat Museum).

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Montechiaro d'Acqui

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Montechiaro d'Acqui celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the town's church is dedicated; on the first Sunday of May the anchovy trade is re-enacted at the «Anciuada der castlan».

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Montecilfone

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Montecilfone, a municipality of 1,423 inhabitants in the province of Campobasso, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the town's church is dedicated.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Neviglie

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Neviglie, a municipality of 425 inhabitants in the province of Cuneo, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the town's church is dedicated.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Niella Belbo

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Niella Belbo, a municipality of 401 inhabitants in the province of Cuneo, celebrates its patron Saint George, after whom the town's church is named.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Orio al Serio

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Orio al Serio, a municipality of 1,733 inhabitants in the province of Bergamo, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the town's church is dedicated.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Paderna

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Paderna, a municipality of 231 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the town's church is dedicated.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Pau

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Pau, a municipality of 300 inhabitants in the province of Oristano, celebrates its patron Saint George; the town has the Museo dell'Ossidiana.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Pereto

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Pereto celebrates its patron Saint George; since 1970, on 26 December, the living nativity scene is staged.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Piovà Massaia

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Piovà Massaia celebrates its patron Saint George, after whom, together with Saint Peter, the parish church is named; on the first Sunday of June the Mint Fair is held.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Preone

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Preone, a municipality of 266 inhabitants in the province of Udine, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the town's church is dedicated.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Reano

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Reano, a municipality of 1,689 inhabitants in the province of Turin, celebrates its patron Saint George, after whom the parish church is named.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Roccaforte Ligure

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Roccaforte Ligure, a municipality of 154 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the pieve (rural parish church) is dedicated.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 San Giorgio Monferrato

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April San Giorgio Monferrato, a municipality of 1,279 inhabitants in the province of Alessandria, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the town's church is dedicated.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Segariu

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Segariu, a municipality of 1,277 inhabitants in South Sardinia, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom one of the town's churches is dedicated.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Sessame

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Sessame, a municipality of 284 inhabitants in the province of Asti, celebrates its patron Saint George with holy mass and a solemn procession; on the first Sunday of May the Risotto Festival is held.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Solza

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Solza, a municipality of 1,961 inhabitants in the province of Bergamo, celebrates its patron Saint George.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Tarano

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Tarano, a municipality of 1,431 inhabitants in the province of Rieti, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom one of the town's churches is dedicated.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Tavenna

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Tavenna, a municipality of 815 inhabitants in the province of Campobasso, celebrates its patron Saint George.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Tires

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Tires, a municipality of 967 inhabitants in the province of Bolzano, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the town's church is dedicated.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Torresina

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Torresina, a municipality of 65 inhabitants in the province of Cuneo, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the parish church is dedicated.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Treglio

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April (15 and 16 August are also among its feast days)

On 23 April Treglio, a municipality of 1,575 inhabitants in the province of Chieti, celebrates its patron Saint George; Saint Mary of the Assumption and Saint Roch are the other two patrons.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Tresnuraghes

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Tresnuraghes, a municipality of 1,215 inhabitants in the province of Oristano, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the parish church is dedicated.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Tricerro

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Tricerro, a municipality of 709 inhabitants in the province of Vercelli, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the parish church is dedicated.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Viola

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Viola, a municipality of 425 inhabitants in the province of Cuneo, celebrates its patron Saint George, to whom the parish church is dedicated.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Zimone

Feast of Saint George

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Zimone, a municipality of 425 inhabitants in the province of Biella, celebrates its patron Saint George; in mid-July the neighbourhood palio is held.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Carpeneto

Feast of Saint George and Fair

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Carpeneto celebrates its patron Saint George with the Fiera di San Giorgio; in August the «Notte Magica», the Ostrich Festival and the Festa del Borgo Sant'Alberto are held.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Martone

Feast of Saint George and the Cuccagna Tree

📅 On 23 April and the second Sunday of August

On 23 April and the second Sunday of August Martone celebrates its patron Saint George the Martyr; the summer feast has as its symbol the «Ntinna», the beech greasy-pole tree.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 San Giorgio Albanese

Feast of Saint George the Great Martyr

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April San Giorgio Albanese, a municipality of 1,555 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, celebrates its patron Saint George (Shën Gjergji i Math) with a popular and religious festival and the traditional «rooster auction».

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Nerola

Feast of Saint George the Martyr

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Nerola celebrates its patron Saint George the Martyr, after whom the town's church is named together with Saint Mary of the Assumption; the Castello Orsini stands in its territory.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Ovodda

Feast of Saint George the Martyr

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Ovodda celebrates its patron Saint George the Martyr; the town is known for its Ash Wednesday carnival, which ends with the burning of the puppet Don Conte.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Postiglione

Feast of Saint George the Martyr

📅 Every year, on 23 April (31 July is also among its feast days)

On 23 April Postiglione, a municipality of 2,198 inhabitants in the province of Salerno, celebrates its patron Saint George the Martyr; Saint Nicholas of Bari is co-patron.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Sinopoli

Feast of Saint George the Martyr

📅 Every year, on 23 April

On 23 April Sinopoli, a municipality of 2,154 inhabitants in the province of Reggio Calabria, celebrates its patron Saint George the Martyr in the hamlet of Sinopoli Inferiore.

Patron saint festival 📍 Sambuca di Sicilia

Festa di San Giorgio Martire

📅 Every year on 23 April

On 23 April Sambuca honours its co-patron with mass and a neighbourhood procession — and with the zabbinata, when local cheesemakers hand out just-made ricotta, still warm, with bread.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Cormons

Saint Adalbert, patron of the provincial Grape Festival

📅 Every year, on 23 April; September brings the provincial Grape Festival

Cormons celebrates Saint Adalbert on 23 April, in the church dedicated to him. In September the provincial Grape Festival is held, with a wine review and a parade of allegorical floats.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Bagolino

Saint George and the Carnival of Bagolino

📅 Every year, on 23 April; the Carnival, since the 16th century, with Bälärì and Màscär

Bagolino celebrates Saint George on 23 April, in the church dedicated to him. The town is famous for its Carnival, documented since at least the 16th century, with the elegant Bälärì and the grotesque Màscär figures.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Prizzi

Saint George and the Dance of the Devils

📅 Every year, on 23 April; the Dance of the Devils at Easter

The patron of Prizzi is Saint George, on 23 April; but the tradition the town carries in its name belongs to Easter, when two devils and Death roam the streets until they meet the angels.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Bitti

Saint George and the Holy Week traditions

📅 Every year, on 23 April, with S'iscravamentu and S'incontru during Holy Week

Bitti celebrates the patronal feast of Saint George on 23 April. During Holy Week, S'iscravamentu is held on Good Friday and S'incontru at Easter.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Costa di Mezzate

Saint George and the Magie al Borgo festival

📅 Every year, on 23 April, with the Magie al Borgo festival the last week of April

Costa di Mezzate celebrates Saint George on 23 April, in the church dedicated to him. In his honor, the last week of April hosts Magie al Borgo, an international street art festival.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Fiorano al Serio

Saint George and the vigil rite

📅 Every year, on 23 April, with the vigil rite on 22 April

Fiorano al Serio celebrates Saint George, protector of the parish, on 23 April. On the evening of 22 April, a traditional rite is held on the churchyard of the church dedicated to him.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Rio Saliceto

Saint George the Martyr, patron of Riomania

📅 Every year, in April; early June brings Riomania, the beer festival held since around 1992

Rio Saliceto celebrates Saint George the Martyr with the Sagra di San Giorgio in April, in the church dedicated to him. In early June, Riomania is held, a beer festival that reached its thirtieth edition in 2022.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Cellatica

Saint George the Martyr, patron of the May procession

📅 Every year, on 23 April; the last Sunday of May brings the Madonna procession

Cellatica celebrates Saint George the Martyr on 23 April, with the procession of the patron's statue through the streets of the town. The last Sunday of May brings the Madonna procession.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Bormida

Saint George, patron of a town freed from Osiglia in 1481

📅 Every year, on 23 April

Bormida celebrates Saint George on 23 April; once united with Osiglia as a single community, it became ecclesiastically independent by building its own parish church in 1481, which today preserves a Madonna attributed to Anton Maria Maragliano.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Castelmola

Saint George, patron of a town perched above Taormina

📅 Every year, on 23 April

Castelmola celebrates Saint George on 23 April; the exact reason for choosing this saint as patron is unknown, but his church, built around 1450 near Punta San Giorgio, stands out for the town's only bell tower, topped by four pyramidal pinnacles.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Sassuolo

Saint George, patron of a town that venerates a crucifix from Turkey

📅 Every year, on 23 April; the Sacred Trunk is displayed and carried in procession on Holy Thursday

Sassuolo celebrates Saint George on 23 April; on Holy Thursday, meanwhile, the Procession of the Sacred Trunk is held, when the Most Holy Crucifix from Turkey, kept in the church of San Francesco in Rocca, is put on public display and carried through the town's streets.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Montano Lucino

Saint George, patron of Lucino

📅 Every year, on 23 April, in Lucino

In Lucino, Saint George is celebrated on 23 April. In Montano, Saint Andrew is celebrated on 30 November. Since 1978, the town has hosted the Fiera Zootecnica Settembrina.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Arcole

Saint George, patron of the Asparagus Fair

📅 Every year, on 23 April; April brings the Asparagus Fair

Arcole celebrates Saint George on 23 April, in the church dedicated to him. In April, the Asparagus Fair is held, a product renowned throughout Veneto, while in November the National San Martino and Arcole D.O.C. Fair.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 San Giorgio di Piano

Saint George, patron of the Corso dei Fiori

📅 Every year, on 23 April; early June brings the Corso dei Fiori

San Giorgio di Piano celebrates Saint George on 23 April, in the church dedicated to him. In early June the traditional Corso dei Fiori is held, a carnival-style folk feast with floats and masked figures.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Dello

Saint George, patron of the Honey Mushroom Fair

📅 Every year, on 23 April; the fourth Sunday of October brings the Honey Mushroom Fair

Dello celebrates Saint George on 23 April, in the church dedicated to him. The most famous of the town's fairs is held on the fourth Sunday of October: the Honey Mushroom Fair, which draws several thousand visitors every year.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Luzzara

Saint George, patron of the land of the curtain dedicated to the Luzzara Fair

📅 Every year, on 23 April; the old theatre was restored in 1919, with a curtain devoted to the ancient Fair

Luzzara celebrates Saint George on 23 April, in the church dedicated to him. An old theatre curtain, now lost, depicted the Fair of Luzzara with the Gonzaga Princes and had been painted by Casali; the theatre building underwent a radical restoration in 1919, a date engraved in the lunette above the central window of the facade.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Valeggio sul Mincio

Saint George, patron of the land of the Love Knot

📅 Every year, on 23 April; the third Tuesday of June the Love Knot Festival on the Visconti bridge

Valeggio sul Mincio celebrates Saint George on 23 April; the third Tuesday of June hosts the Festa del Nodo d'Amore, with a table stretching across the entire 650-metre Visconti bridge, where the famous Valeggio tortellini are served to over four thousand diners.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Stazzano

Saint George, patron of the land of the Sanctuary of Monte Spineto

📅 Every year, on 23 April; an end-of-summer fair is held in early September in the hamlet of Vargo

Stazzano celebrates Saint George on 23 April, in the church dedicated to him; other yearly events include the Sagra del Polletto in June and, in early September, an end-of-summer fair in the hamlet of Vargo.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Casatenovo

Saint George, patron of the land of the settimana paesana

📅 Every year, on 23 April; the third Sunday of July recalls the settimana paesana, revived in 2009 by young people

Casatenovo celebrates Saint George on 23 April and the third Sunday of July, in the church dedicated to him. In July, residents used to organize the settimana paesana, seven days of feasting in honour of the patron: the last historical edition dates to 1984, later revived in 2009 by the town's young people.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Scansano

Saint George, patron of the Montorgiali Cavalcade

📅 Every year, on 23 April, with the Cavalcata di San Giorgio at Montorgiali

In the hamlet of Montorgiali, Saint George is celebrated on 23 April, with the Cavalcata di San Giorgio towards the shrine dedicated to him, and a re-enactment of the legendary battle against the dragon.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Porto San Giorgio

Saint George, patron of the town of the Sea Festival

📅 Every year, on 23 April; the Sea Festival, since about 1968, recalls a fishermen's strike from 1795

Porto San Giorgio celebrates Saint George on 23 April; on 14 August, the Festa del Mare is held, born in the late 1960s to commemorate the fishermen's strike of 7 April 1795, while on 15 August Castel San Giorgio opens the Cavalcata dell'Assunta procession in Fermo.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Treviolo

Saint George, patron of the Treviva Festival

📅 Every year, on 23 April; in summer the Treviva Festival draws internationally renowned artists

Treviolo celebrates Saint George on 23 April, in the church dedicated to him. Every summer the town council organises the Treviva Festival, a cultural and musical event whose scope draws internationally renowned artists.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 San Giorgio delle Pertiche

Saint George, patron with the ancient Fair of Arsego since 1747

📅 Every year, on 23 April; the ancient Fair of Arsego, since 1747, reaches 278 years with the 2025 edition

San Giorgio delle Pertiche celebrates Saint George on 23 April, in the church dedicated to him. The main annual event is the ancient Fair of Arsego, a horse and livestock fair established in 1747 on the proposal of the Venetian Soranzo family, which reaches 278 years of history with the 2025 edition.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Capriolo

Saint George, patron with the procession of Our Lady of the Rosary

📅 Every year, on 23 April; the Rosary statue is carried in procession the first Sunday of October

Capriolo celebrates Saint George on 23 April, in the church dedicated to him. On the first Sunday of October, the statue of Our Lady of the Rosary is carried in a solemn procession through the town's streets; the church organ, a Serassi construction from 1828, was restored by Pedrini of Cremona in 1981.

Patron saint festival In 178 days 📍 Terlizzi

Santa Maria di Sovereto, patron of the 22-metre triumphal float

📅 Every year, on 23 April, with the triumphal float since the 18th century

Terlizzi celebrates Santa Maria di Sovereto on 23 April with a 22-metre triumphal float, entirely made of wood, carried through the town's streets by the faithful since the 18th century; the town's co-patrons are Saint Michael, celebrated on the first Sunday of August, and Our Lady of the Rosary, on the first Sunday of October.