Landscapes and Landscapes

Calendar 2018

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Comune di San Quirico d’Orcia

There is a town which possesses landscapes that are recognized everywhere.That town is San Quirico d’Orcia. ¶When one is traveling in foreign lands, walking through the streets of cities worldwide, looking through the pages of many a travel magazine or admiring the posters adorning walls in places near and far, there may very well be a scene of a Tuscan landscape to visualize and admire. Often this landscape will come directly from here in or around San Quirico d’Orcia. ¶This is why we say «THIS IS THE ORIGINAL». ¶These are landscapes created by humans for other humans and defined as worldwide patrimonies of humanity by UNESCO. They are landscapes of a magical place, the Val d’Orcia, in which San Quirico is, according to the historian Franco Cardini (an expert on this part of Italy), the true capital. This is not only because of its location at the center of the valley, but above all for its more than one thousand years of history related to the Via Francigena. ¶Therefore, the events that we present here are one with our landscapes, and relate the beauty, the work, the flavour and the sentiments of our land. ¶ They are landscapes of art, music, taste and of the soul and are to be shared by all of humanity! ¶Living here also means having a special relationship with nature and art. It really is valid in this environment what Piero Calamandrei wrote about Tuscany. «…for the fate of a painting or a statue or a dome you suffer as much as for the fate of a close relative or a very dear friend.» It is with this spirit that here we take care of our artistic heritage. A place where well- being reigns supreme, where men’s rhythms still seem to be those of time ago. The thermal waters in Bagno Vignoni where Saint Catherine of Siena and Lorenzo de’ Medici bathed still flow in the square made of water and restore the body and soul. ¶u.s.

FEBRUARYFriday 16Teatrino ChigiCompagnia degli ArrischiantiEmily

Friday 23Teatrino ChigiFrancesco ChianteseBreviario Mediterraneo (studio)

MARCHFriday 2Teatrino ChigiCompagnia StraligutDolmezia

Saturday 10Palazzo ChigiL’arte dell’intarsiopittorico Conferenza e inaugurazione mostra di Francesco Lazzar

Friday 16Teatrino ChigiConcerto teatraledel cantautoreFrancesco Garito

Saturday 17Palazzo ChigiI lecci antichidegli Horti Leonini Conferenza di Antonio Gabellini

March 31 | June 3Palazzo ChigiMostra fotograficaAlberto Flammia

APRILApril | MayBagno VignoniPaesaggi del BenessereMusica | ConferenzePresentazioni di libri

Saturday 14Palazzo ChigiI Chigi da Siena a RomaConferenza diMario Ascheri

14 | 15Test Ebike Lombardo

21 | 25Palazzo ChigiOrcia Wine Festival

Sunday 22Piazza ChigiRicevimento Banda Musicale Venturina

Saturday 28Palazzo ChigiFederico Zerie le tarsìe diAntonio Barilinella Collegiatadi San QuiricoConferenza diAlessandro Angelini

MAY18 |20Porta NuovaQuartiere CannetiIl Bianco e l’Azzurro

25 | 27Piazza ChigiQuartiere CastelloPiano in festa

Saturday 19 Centro storico 1000 Miglia storica

JUNE1 | 3 Giardini via Matteotti Quartiere Prato Aspettando l’imperatore

Thursday 7 Piazza della LibertàSpettacoloTersicore

8 | 10Bagno Vignoni Quartiere Borgo Aspettando il Barbarossa

June 9 | July 15Palazzo ChigiMostra di pitturaTransitum nocteAntonio Furi

Sunday 10Primo VolpiXIX Granfondo della Val d’Orcia

13 | 17Festa del Barbarossa

Thursday 21Piazza del MorettoBagno VignoniConcerto bandistico

JULY Thursday 5Piazza ChigiConcerto bandistico

Sunday 15Centro storico7° Vespa radunodella Val d’Orcia

July 28 | October 6Horti LeoniniPalazzo ChigiForme nel Verde

AUGUST8 | 9Bagno VignoniPassaggi umani in Val d’Orciaa cura diAntonella Zagaroli

11 | 15Centro storicoMerCantando

16 | 26Palazzo Chigi | Vignoni Bagno VignoniPaesaggi Musicali Toscani

August 31 September 3Festa della Madonna

SEPTEMBER8 | 9Bagno VignoniI colori del libro

Saturday 15Piazza della LibertàSpettacolo Gruppo Sbandieratori

OCTOBERSunday 7Chiesa del RosarioFesta del Rosario

13 | 14Spedale della ScalaIl marronenel Piazzone

20 | 21World FrancigenaUltramarathonDalla Città del Palio alla Gerusalemme d’Europa

Sunday 28Bagno VignoniCastagnata d’autunno

26 | 28Bagno VignoniValdorcia Gravel

NOVEMBERSaturday 10La ceramica chigianaa San QuiricoConferenza diMargherita Anselmi

DECEMBERSunday 2 Chiesa CollegiataConcerto di S. Cecilia

7 | 9 Palazzo Chigi Centro storicoFesta dell’Olio

December 8 January 6Palazzo Chigi Il Palazzo delle Fiabe

December 22Palestra comunaleSaggio Tersicore

December 27 Chiesa CollegiataConcerto nataliziodella banda con corale

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San Quirico and surrounding areas on foot and on a bicycleSan Quirico d’Orcia and its surrounding area needs to be visited without a rush. It is important for visitors to drink in the extraordinary beauty and to follow the rhythms of the countryside with its wheat fields, vineyards, olive groves and colors which change with the seasons. The impressive system of foot trails gives guests the chance to enjoy the area to its fullest and to discover the landscapes and emotions that only a visit in contact with nature can offer. ¶Utilizing APP Valdorcia, which was created directly by the town of San Quirico, it is possible to enjoy hikes, excursions with E-Bike (borrow one free from the tourist office in San Quirico), mountain bike and even racing bike easily and safely. ¶ The application furnishes useful information about all activities connected to tourism and is available for download from PlayStore (Android devices) and iTunes (Apple devices). ¶There is also a web site dedicated to the Val d’Orcia trails, visit it through the link on the home page of Comune di San Quirico d’Orcia. ¶

Landscapesof MusicMusical Landscapes in Tuscany is a classical music festival which features performances by great artists of interna-tional fame taking place in various venues of the Val d’Orcia, an area known as one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. In this part of Tuscany, the landscapes represent the fusion of nature’s incomparable beauty and man’s most inspirational artistic achievements, creating a harmony comparable to a great master’s musical score. ¶

The Philharmonic of San Quirico can boast of a history of at least 200 years. A document dating back to the end of 1700 mentioned the presence of musicians in the town. An important history therefore, making it one of the best loved local institutions . The Philharmonic Society as well as its traditional concerts during civil and religious celebrations has been doing precious activity of musical education with our children in the various schools.¶

August 16 – 26 Paesaggi Musicali Toscani

San Quirico Philarmonicin Concert

April 22Ricevimento Banda musicale di Venturina

June 21La Banda a Bagno Vignoni

July 5Concert in Piazza Chigi

December 2Chiesa CollegiataFesta di S. Cecilia

December 27Chiesa CollegiataChristmas concertdella banda con corale

PAESAGGI Comune di

MUSICALI San Quirico d’Orcia

TOSCANI 2016 —Festival internazionale di musica 18–28agosto www.paesaggimusicalitoscani.it

Landscapesof TasteOrcia Wine FestivalFor all those with a passion for the enological wonders of the Val d’Orcia, this is an event that can’t be missed. It is a unique occasion which features a variety of events introducing the excellence of DOC Orcia. ¶

Festa dell’OlioThe popular event held on the weekend prior to the December 8 holiday of the Immaculate Conception introduces the year’s production of extra virgin olive oil with four days of musical and gastronomical festivities. ¶

Bath of BeerThis event is held on a weekend in Bagno Vignoni and gives participants the chance to taste high quality beer served at exhibits which reflect the work of local producers who are known for their scrupulous work and creativity which results in beer that visitors will find excellent. ¶

The Taverns of the Barbarossa FestivalEvery weekend from 18 May to 17 June in San Quirico and Bagno Vignoni in turn one of the four Quarters of the village opens its kitchens and prepares delicious traditional local dishes. Don’t miss it! ¶

July 13 | 15 A Bath of BeerTuscan artisan highquality beer tofreshen the summerevenings at BagnoVignoni

October 13 | 14Chestnut Festival at Spedale della Scala

November 1 La Castagnata Autumn traditional festivity at Bagno Vignoni

December 5 – 8Festa dell’Olio Olive oil celebration.

April 21 | 25 Orcia Wine FestivalFive days dedicated to a wine which has gained a place in the heart of gourmets worldwide

May 16 | 20Quarter Cannetiat Porta NuovaBlue and White

May 25 | 27 Quarter Castelloin Piazza ChigiPiano in festa

June 1 | 3Quarter Prato Gardens in via Matteotti Waiting for the Emperor

June 8 | 10in Bagno VignoniQuarter Borgo Waiting for the Emperor

Pro Loco Comune di San Quirico d’ Orcia APT Siena

Festa dell’ Olio San Quirico d’ Orcia8 dicembreDegustazioni Olio – Stand gastronomico Musica e spettacoli

8 dicembre ManifestazioneGastronomica «Il sapore dell’olio nella cucina senese»

Grafica:Bernard SchlupRealizzazione: Ateliers Jaune, BernaStampa:Editrice Grafica l’Etruria, Cortona

ORCIAWINE FESTIVAL

San Quirico d’OrciaCOMUNE DI SAN QUIRICO D’ORCIA | CONSORZIO ORCIA DOC | ONAV SIENA

Landscapes of Art Forme nel VerdeForme nel Verde has been an annual appointment on the calendar that has been able to involve prestigious contemporary artists in exhibiting their works in the 16th century Horti Leonini. ¶

Art at the Palace Photographic exhibitions and contemporary art in the splendid halls of the 17th century Palazzo Chigi where we want art to continue to feel at home. ¶

Art at theatre A short season composed of shows and concerts which give new impulse to the 19th century theatre in Palazzo Chigi. It is an elegant yet cosy place which not everyone has discovered yet. ¶

Piccole cosedirezione artisticaFrancesco Chiantese

—February 16Teatrino ChigiCompagnia degli ArrischiantiEmily

—February 23Teatrino ChigiFrancesco ChianteseBreviario Mediterraneo (studio)

—March 2Teatrino ChigiCompagnia StraligutDolmezia

—March 16Teatrino ChigiConcerto teatrale del cantautoreFrancesco Garito

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March 10 | 25L’arte dell’intarsiopittorico oggiExhibit of Francesco Lazzar

March 31| June 3Palazzo ChigiPhotography Exhibitof Alberto Flammia

July 9 | 15Palazzo ChigiPainting exhibitTransitum nocteAntonio Furi

July 28 October 6 In the sixteenth cen-tury gardens Horti LeoniniForme nel VerdeContemporary art exhibition in partnership with Art Academy of Carrara and Florence

LiteraryLandscapes To visit the book fair at Bagno Vignoni is to immerse oneself in literary landscapes, meet editors, authors who design these landscapes in their works as well as both known and emerging writers. This event, held in the enchanting atmosphere of Bagno Vignoni, should not be missed. ¶> www.toscanalibri.it

The Fairytale PalaceFrom 8 December to 6 January Palazzo Chigi tran-sforms itself and becomes a magical place where children can live extraordinary experiences . New emotions for the young to live, able to fascinate adults too. The halls of the palace host fairy stories, games and musical experience. There are laboratories of creativity, cartoons and fantastic characters, every day brings a different surprise! ¶

February 2Teatrino ChigiLetture guidate da Il Gattopardoa cura di Michele Neri

September 8 | 9Bagno Vignoni I Colori del Libro The traditional weekend around the ancient thermal baths in Bagno Vignoni, visiting the stands and discove-ring new books and publications.

December 8 January 6FairytalePalacePalazzo Chigi becomes a magicalplace for adultsand childrens.

Library

The public library in the elegant rooms of Palazzo Chigi has a special appeal. Containing thousands of books and modernly organized (www.sba.unisi.it/home/catalogo), it contains spaces for both reading and meetings. It boasts one section, il Fondo Tagliolini, of over one thousand volumes, that specializes in subjects regarding landscapes and public gardens including many that are historically of great importance. It includes a children’s library with numerous children’s books where, together with the adjacent Teatrino del Palazzo, numerous events for young people are held.

Landscapes in MovementThe twentieth century returns to San Quirico with memories of a tumultuous past and a commemoration of the Mille Miglia auto race, symbol of the industrial development that came to the Val d’Orcia, a land which had struggled with the transition to modernity. In San Quirico, big events were tied to auto sporting legends like Tazio Nuvolari, the Maserati, Osca and Castellarin hurtling through town in their autos as well as heroic cycling greats such as Bartali, Coppi, and Primo Volpi. ¶Contrasting with the sounds of modernity, the event also commemorates the voices from the front during the Great War, voices which can never be forgotten. ¶Moving within our landscapes means experiencing extraordinary emotions. Movement of the body and movement of the mind for those who search for a relationship with oneself , with others and with nature breaking away from the conventions of traditional thinking. ¶

May 19Remembering the Mille Miglia auto race1000 Miglia storica

May 27San QuiricoVignoniBagno Vignoni Eroica di Primavera

June 7Piazza della LibertàSpettacoloTersicore 35 anni di danza

June 10Primo VolpiXIX Granfondo della Val d’Orcia

MILLE MIGLIA

July 15Centro storico7° Vespa radunodella Val d’Orcia

September 15Piazza della LibertàPerformanceof Flags

October 26 | 28Valdorcia GravelRace valid forItalian ChampionshipGravel Bike

Landscapes of the FrancigenaLa Festa del BarbarossaIn San Quirico d’Orcia, Frederick I of Hohenstaufen (Barbarossa), the future emperor, met the emissaries of the Pope, «after a long and exhausting ride» as he declared while entering through the walls of the city. Upon Frederick’s arrival after his journey along the Via Francigena, the meeting between the empire and the papacy took place. In 1155, Barbarossa, by then the most powerful man of his times, arrived in the village of San Quirico for his coronation as emperor. The meeting between Barbarossa and the cardinals sent by the Pope had resulted in an agreement that guaranteed the capture and delivery to the Church in Rome of the heretic Arnaldo da Brescia, by Barbarossa’s troops. ¶The annual celebration, the Festa del Barbarossa reenacts events from the 12th century with Barbarossa and his cardinals, the civil and religious authorities of San Quirico of the times, the nobility, the population and the soldiers. The four districts of San Quirico (Borgo, Canneti, Castello and Prato) vie for the events big prize, the emperor’s jug, by participating in archery and flag competitions. The town relives the medieval sounds and atmosphere with evenings in the taverns and the town squares. ¶> www.festadelbarbarossa.it

June 14 | 18Festa del BarbarossaReenactment of the story of Barbarossa

August 8 | 9San QuiricoBagno VignoniHuman Stepsin Val dOrcia.Nuovi Trovatori meets inhabitants, travellers and turists.By Antonella Zagaroli

October 20 | 21World FrancigenaUltra Marathon

August 31September 3Festa della MadonnaThe oldest festivity of San Quirico, dedicated to the Madonna di Vitaleta, the masterpiece present in the church of S. Francesco

October 7Festa del RosarioA popular country celebration on the first Sunday of October

Dec. 8 | Jan. 6Feste natalizieChristmas festivities

Landscapes of FaithSan Quirico, Vignoni and Bagno Vignoni, with their country churches as well as their religious statues and icons create a sense of spirituality, evoking the presence of the mystical figures who have lived and sojourned in this land. ¶The sweetness and beauty of the Tuscan hills and the sense of peace here bear witness to an intense spirituality evidenced in the vast treasures of divinely inspired art as well as the historic tradition of religious celebrations. ¶Francis of Assisi celebrated his marriage to Lady Poverty in Val d’Orcia as is chronicled in the Legenda aurea by Jacopo da Varagine as well as the Mystic Marriage of St. Francis by the renaissance painter Sassetta, which currently hangs in the Musée Condé in Chantilly. ¶ Caterina da Siena, the fourteenth century theologian sojourned at Rocca di Tentennano and at Bagno Vignoni and immersed herself in the thermal waters of the medieval baths. ¶ The cinema director Andrej Tarkovskij filmed the most touching scenes of his masterpiece, Nostalghia, in Bagno Vignoni where years earlier Franco Zeffirelli had filmed Fratello Sole Sorella Luna. ¶

Landscapes of HistoryWhen history passed through here A cycle of conferences dedicated to places, monu-ments and moments of San Quirico’s long historical past. A small town which is a treasure casket left over the centuries by artists and protagonists of a great History to be remembered and yet still being studied, finding new depths and surprising discoveries. ¶

Nights at the PalaceIn the frescoed halls of the 17th century Palazzo Chigi night falls full of mystery and charm. ¶Down the stairs and along the corridors the palace rediscovers its history and ancient origins. ¶And then, when you’re almost falling asleep they say that you just might bump into the ghost of the Cardinal. ¶

March 10Palazzo ChigiL’arte dell’intarsioConference and exhibit of Francesco Lazzar

March 17Palazzo ChigiGli antichi leccidegli Horti Leonini.Vivi e vegeti?Conference ofAntonio Gabellini

April 14Palazzo ChigiI Chigi da Siena a RomaConference ofMario Ascheri

April 28Palazzo ChigiLo spettacolo intarsiato.Federico Zeri e le tarsìe di Antonio Barili nella Collegiata di San QuiricoConference ofAlessandro Angelini

November 10Palazzo ChigiLa ceramica chigianaa San QuiricoConference ofMargherita Anselmi

Notti a PalazzoGuide tour for discover Palazzo Chigi and entertainment for childrens

Landscapes of Well-BeingAlong the Francigena, south of the town of San Quirico you can find Bagno Vignoni, a spa famous all over the world for its square created by water. ¶In the Middle Ages Bagno Vignoni was well known and distinguished people such as Saint Catherine and Lorenzo de’Medici came to stay. ¶For many years great film directors have chosen it as an enchanting set for their films. Andrei Tarkovskij shot here memorable scenes of his masterpiece Nostalghia. In the Piazza delle Sorgenti, (the square of the springs) Carlo Verdone filmed a scene of Al Lupo al Lupo and more recently views of great charm appeared in the fortunate TV series about the Medici family. ¶Overlooking the Val d’Orcia there are the Roman basins and the Park of the Mills with its medieval remains. Its splendid isolation makes it a real oasis of peace and quiet. ¶The Landscapes of Well-Being will accompany the springtime awakening of the waters «sacred to the nymphs» with a series of initiatives which go from conferences to book presentations, from music to hiking along the trails of the Val d’Orcia, contemporary art and convivial moments. ¶

April | May Bagno VignoniPersonal exhibi of Simone Lingua

April 8Bagno VignoniWell-BeingTrekking From Parco dei Mulini to Piazza d’Acqua

April 14 | 15Test Ebike Lombardoin Val d’OrciaTo discover a beautiful landscapeand to regain own time

ANDREJ TARKOWSKIJ

April 15Bagno VignoniIl buon governoe il cattivo governoConferencedi Massimo Cacciari

May 5Bagno VignoniTrekking del benessereSentieri della Val d’Orcia

May 19Bagno VignoniPresentazione diQuesta nostra Italia, luoghi del cuore e della memoriadi Corrado Augias

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Easter MarketApril 2Bagno Vignoni

Liberation MarketApril 25 Bagno Vignoni

Spring MarketMay 12San Quirico d’Orcia

Market of the RosesMay 26Bagno Vignoni

Market of San Quirico and GiulittaJune 2San Quiricod’Orcia

Market of San GiovanniJune 23Bagno Vignoni

Summer MarketJuly 7Bagno Vignoni

Mercatando MarketAugust 11San Quirico d’Orcia

Grape Harvest MarketSeptember 8Bagno Vignoni

Autumn MarketOctober 13San Quirico d’Orcia

All Saints MarketNovember 1 San Quirico d’Orcia

Olive Oil MarketDecember 8San Quirico d’Orcia

Two traditional village fairs, are held on the Sunday before Mardi Gras and on the Monday following the first Sunday in September which celebrates the Madonna di Vitaleta.

MerCantandoNei giorni 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 agostoi commercianti di San Quirico escono in strada con i loro prodotti.

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