Oria Palio. Joust of Districts in Oria (Brindisi)

9-13 August 2024. Medieval historical reenactment remembering Frederick II

From August 9th to 13th, 2024 the town of Oria, in the Province of Brindisi, hosts the Palio with a Torneo dei Rioni (Joust of Districts), a historical reenactment in honor of Frederick II (1194 – 1250), Roman Emperor and King of Sicily.

The celebrations of Oria Palio last 5 days and the topic events are:
– the Historical Parade featuring over 1000 participants. Ladies, nobles, knights and jesters follow Frederick II through the streets of Oria
– the Palio. The modern tournament is inspired by the 1225 tournament called by Frederick II in honor of John of Brienne, father of his wife-to-be Jolanda and guest of the Imperial Court.

The 4 districts of Oria (Castello, Lama, Judea, Santo Basilio) compete every year against each other to win the yearned Palio in remembrance of that event,

The town of Oria
According to Herodotus, Oria was founded by a group of Cretans landed on the Salento Coast after the sinking of their ship. The town reached its peak between the 8th and 10th Century, thanks to its thriving Jewish community. The narrow streets of the ancient Jewish Ghetto are a testimony of its glorious past. In 1225, Frederick II defeated the Normans, who had ruled over Oria for almost 200 years. The Castle of Oria hosted the wedding between the Holy Roman Emperor and his wife Jolanda of Brienne and it is now a National Monument.

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