The fourteen towers await once again
Following the success of Livorno, Magna Carta returns to Tuscany for another chapter of the Tuscany Medieval Festival.
On October 3-4, the medieval fortress of Monteriggioni will become the stage for Magna Carta: Monteriggioni. The Fourteen Towers, bringing together fighters, reenactors, and spectators inside one of the most iconic fortified towns in Europe.
Built by the Republic of Siena in the early thirteenth century, Monteriggioni has guarded the Tuscan hills for more than eight centuries. Encircled by its legendary fourteen towers, immortalized by Dante Alighieri himself, the fortress has become a symbol of medieval Italy and the perfect setting for a new gathering of warriors.
At the heart of the event stands the Battle of Lances (7 vs 7), Magna Carta’s flagship team discipline. Teams from across Europe will meet inside the lists, where victory depends not only on strength, but on discipline, coordination, and tactical awareness.
The Grand Mêlée returns as one of the defining spectacles of the weekend. Dozens of armored fighters will clash in large-scale battles that have become the hallmark of every Magna Carta festival, filling the fortress with the sound of steel beneath the famous towers of Monteriggioni.
The professional tournament The Last Condottiere will once again bring together experienced fighters in a contest inspired by the legendary Italian military captains whose names shaped the history of Renaissance warfare. Here, every duel becomes a test of skill, precision, and determination.
As with every Magna Carta event, the battles are only part of the experience. Historical camps, reenactors, the medieval feast, and the unique atmosphere shared by fighters and spectators alike transform the weekend into far more than a tournament. It is a celebration of medieval culture, friendship, and the community that continues to grow around the project.
Magna Carta: Monteriggioni is more than another event on the calendar.
It is another chapter in the story of Tuscany. Another fortress. Another gathering beneath historic walls. Another opportunity to prove that the Middle Ages are closer than you think.
October 3-4, 2026
Monteriggioni, Tuscany, Italy
The Middle Ages are closer than you think.
