Altro · October 16, 2026 – October 18, 2026 · Francavilla Marittima (CS)
The twelfth edition of the Panatenee della Sibaritide offers three days dedicated to public archaeology and living history between Francavilla Marittima and San Sosti. Experience historical reenactments, educational workshops, guided visits to Greek and Italic archaeological sites, ancient music, reconstructed combat demonstrations, and traditional games like stomachion, petteia, orcium, and archery. The festival culminates in a processional parade in honor of Athena.
📅 October 16, 2026 | Francavilla Marittima - School Day: Enjoy experiential exhibitions, ancient games, and educational workshops. There will also be screenings of docu-films and reconstructive videos, along with guided tours of the necropolis, ancient settlement, and temples. 📅 October 17, 2026 | San Sosti - Parco and Cascate Fra Giovanni Area: 🕘 9:30 AM - Excursion to Parco Casalini di San Sosti 🕐 2:00 PM - Setup of experiential exhibitions in the Fra Giovanni area 🕑 3:00 PM - Guided tours of the historic center and the Museo del Parco del Pollino 🕒 4:00 PM - Ancient games and archery 🕓 5:00 PM - Daily life scene setups / 🎭 Historical reenactment 'Kyniskos and the goddess of the plain' 📅 October 18, 2026 | Francavilla Marittima - Archaeological Park: 🕘 9:30 AM - Visit exhibitions and educational setups 🕙 10:30 AM - Guided tour of the ancient settlement and Greek temples 🕚 11:45 AM - Visit Italic and Greek warrior encampments 🕛 12:00 PM - 🎵 Performance by Gruppo Odor Rosae Musica Historica 🕐 12:30 PM - Experiential workshops, ancient music, and games 🕑 1:00 PM - Lunch break 🕒 2:30 PM - Docu-video viewing, workshops, and exhibitions 🕓 4:00 PM - 🎭 Warrior combat demonstrations / I Brettii workshops 🕔 5:00 PM - 🎭 Living history 'Epeo and the Trojan Horse: myth and history' 🕕 5:30 PM - Panatenee Sibaritide historical procession with invocation to Athena, priestesses, warriors, musicians, and votive offerings / 🎵 Performance by Gruppo Odor Rosae Musica Historica / Event concludes