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May
Medieval pageants take over the streets of towns and cities across the region from late
spring to early autumn, highlighting ancient neighbourhood rivalries and the
modern-day love of street parties.
Balestro del Girifalco
In Massa Marittima, crossbow teams from the town's three
terzieri
(districts) dress in medi-
eval costumes and compete for trophies, including a painted banner. Held on the first
Sunday after 20 May and again in July or August. (
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Giostra dell'Archidado
More crossbows, this time in Cortona, when a full week of medieval merriment in late May
or June culminates in an exciting competition between representatives from the town's five
residential quarters. (
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