La Macchina di Santa Rosa – Viterbo

On September 3rd. Religiours feast dedicated to Saint Rose, the patron of the city

The transport of the Macchina di Santa Rosa (Saint Rose tower) is celebrated every year on September 3rd and is the most important religious feast in Viterbo , about 100 km from Rome. Since 2013 it has been included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

The feast is dedicated to Saint Rose, patron saint of the city.

Every year the highlight of the celebration is the procession, during which the Macchina – a 30-meter-high tower heavy more than 5 tons – is hoisted and carried by 100 men called “Facchini di Santa Rosa” (porters of Saint Rose) through the streets of the town center.

INFORMATION
Municipality of Viterbo
Tel. +39 0761 3481

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