In 325 days Patron saint festival
8 September 2027
Wednesday 8 September
Castel del Piano · Grosseto · Tuscany
Castel del Piano celebrates Mary Most Holy of Grace on 8 September, with the Palio delle Contrade in the shell-shaped circuit of Piazza Garibaldi. According to legend, the palio was born in honour of the Madonna, whose icon was found on this very date.
The patron of Castel del Piano is Mary Most Holy of Grace, celebrated on 8 September in the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie.
The same day brings the Palio delle Contrade, in the distinctive shell-shaped circuit of Piazza Garibaldi. According to legend, the palio was born precisely in honour of the Madonna delle Grazie, whose icon was found. The town also holds the Palazzo Nerucci and the Teatro Amiatino.
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Next up: Mary Most Holy of Grace, patron of the Palio delle Contrade, Wednesday 8 September
Nearest airport: Perugia San Francesco, 82 km away
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