Patron saint festival In 327 days
Saint Vitalis, patron of the town of the Montagues
📅 Every year, on 8 September; the last Sunday of April and 1 May re-enact the feud between the Montagues and Capulets
Montecchio Maggiore celebrates Saint Vitalis on 8 September; every year, on the last Sunday of April and 1 May, the town relives in medieval atmosphere the historic feud between the Montecchi and Capuleti families, with events held at the Bellaguardia Castle, known as Romeo's Castle.
