Saint Donatus Fireworks

Like every year, Arezzo celebrates Saint Donatus, patron saint of the city.

During the day many events will take place, like the classic religious ceremony of the “Candle Offering” in the Cathedral, followed by magnificent fireworks organized by the Fondazione Arezzo Intour. There will be also the Antique Fair Market going on and the “Sunday to the museum” event, which will allow visitors to enter for free into the four national Museum of Arezzo: The Basilica of Saint Francis, Vasari House Museum, the Archaeological Museum and the Museum of Medieval and Modern Art.

PROGRAM

2:00 pm
Palazzo dei Priori
THE COLOURS OF THE JOUST
The exhibition itinerary celebrates Saint Donatus with a special opening from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm, free entry.

Palazzo dei Priori
DISCOVERING SAINT DONATUS IMAGES IN THE CITY HALL PALACE
Visitors will enter for free inside the City Hall Palace of Arezzo, usually closed to the public, along with the staff in order to admire the beautiful frescoes dedicated to Saint Donatus hosted in it. Booking in advance is mandatory.
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5:00 pm
Cathedral of Arezzo
ORGAN HOURS
Organ music in the Cathedral of Arezzo with the Maestro Eugenio Maria Fagiano, and the Cappella Musicale Choir with its Maestro Cesare Ganganelli.

6:00 pm
Cathedral of Arezzo
VESPERS SAINT MASS
With the Archbishop Riccardo Fontana.

ore 19:30
Villa Severi Park
FIREWORKS HIKING BY NIGHT
Book in order to take part to the night walk among the hills of Arezzo from which you will enjoy the view of the fireworks surrounded by nature.
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from 8:15 pm
Cathedral of Arezzo
“CANDLE OFFERING” IN THE CATHEDRAL
The religious event is accompanied by a parade with the members of the historical reenactment of Arezzo The Joust of the Saracino, along with the representatives of other historical reenactment associations from the province. The Parade will start from the Church of San Domenico reaching the Cathedral at 9:00 pm for the ceremony. At the end there will be an exhibition by the Musician of the Joust.

from 11:00 pm
Medici Fortress
FIREWORKS
On sunday night it will be possible to enjoy the view of stunning fireworks, which will enlighten the sky of the city. Prato park is the best point from which admire the show.

SUNDAY TO THE MUSEUM
Free admission in the national museums of Arezzo:
– Basilica of Saint Francis with Piero della Francesca frescoes The Legend of the True Cross, open from 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm (last entry). Time slots are divided in maximum 30 people every 30 minutes.
– Vasari House Museum, open from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm (last entry) and from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (last entry).
– National Archaeological Museum Gaius Cilnius Maecenas and Roman Amphitheatre, open from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm (last entry).
– National Museum of Medieval and Modern Art, open from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm (last entry) and from 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm (last entry).