Bravio delle Botti 2026
Montepulciano, Piazza Grande e vie del centro storico
Il Bravio delle Botti è la storica manifestazione di Montepulciano che rievoca la sfida tra le contrade cittadine. The program includes several appointments: Cantine in Piazza (August 21), Proclama del Gonfaloniere (August 22), Presentazione del Panno (August 23), Prove Spingitori (August 23-28) and Corteo dei Ceri (August 27). The evenings are enlivened by historical processions, games and moments of gathering that culminate in the famous barrel race. The event involves the entire historic center with traffic closures and pedestrian areas.
Parking and traffic bans in various streets of the historic center from August 21 to 30, 2026. Piazza Grande closed to traffic on event evenings. For residents of via Fiorenzuola: free parking in the blue stalls of Campino and San Donato by displaying the ZTL permit. The 'Pollicino' bus service is guaranteed until 8:00 PM on the evenings of August 22 and 27.
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