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The historical procession of San Benedetto in Taggia
February 23 - February 25
Taggia is ready to go back in time with its most famous medieval festival: la Festa di San Benedetto, a historical event dedicated to the Saint Benedict Revelli who, it is said, saved the town from pirate raids.
From 23 to 25 February, Taggia will be transformed into an ancient village with exhibitions, costume duels, markets with typical products, and the famous historical procession.
The event
Friday 23 February 2024
5 p.m. Chiesa della Santissima Trinità, Piazza della Santissima Trinità
Event Presentation
9 p.m. Santuario della Madonna Miracolosa di Taggia
Costume Mass
Saturday 24 February 2024
10 a.m.Piazza Eroi Taggesi, Via Roma e Viale Mazzini
Opening of handicrafts and typical products market
3 p.m- 6 p.m.. Piazza Cavour e Piazza Trinità
Performance by the Sestiere Burgu flag wavers of Ventimiglia and the King’s falconers group
Sunday 25 February 2024
9 a.m. Piazza Eroi Taggesi, Via Roma e Viale Mazzini
Opening of handicrafts and typical products market
9.45 a.m. – 1.15 p.m.
Tabiesi Rioni settings
2.30 p.m. -3.30 p.m.Piazza Cavour e Via Soleri
Performance by the Sestiere Burgu flag-wavers and the King’s falconers
3.45 p.m. Piazza del Colletto
Departure Historical Parade
4 p.m. Piazza Cavour
Grand finale with the arrival of the procession, reading of the resolutions and awards ceremony