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Chiesa della Madonna di Vitaleta

Celebration of the Madonna of Vitaleta

Folklore

Religion and tradition to celebrate the Madonna of Vitaleta

On the first weekend of September, San Quirico celebrates Our Lady of Vitaleta in a popular festival that blends religion and tradition. The religious celebrations are accompanied by side events and performances in the square.

These are some of the scheduled events:

  • Saturday, September 6 
    The evening "Tutti in piazza" (Everyone in the square)
    with dinner of traditional Tuscan dishes, games and disco.
  • Sunday, September 7 
    Solemn Holy Mass, traditional concert by the San Quirico d'Orcia Philharmonic, and closing of the festivities with a show by street performers.
  • Monday, September 8 
    For the entire day, the historic center of San Quirico will be enlivened by the goods market
    Stands and stalls will alternate with a wide range of products of all kinds, from clothing and accessories to home accessories and food and wine, in a true trade fair-market.