Events & traditions

Carnival of Ronciglione: the biggest in the province of Viterbo

📍 Ronciglione ⏱ one day 🚗 1h from Rome
Carnival of Ronciglione: the biggest in the province of Viterbo

The Ronciglione Carnival is considered the largest and most spectacular in the province of Viterbo. The programme includes a Hussar cavalry parade, costumed processions, allegorical floats and street dancing.

The riderless horse race

The event's signature moment is the corsa dei cavalli scossi (riderless horse race), designed for a wide audience, families included.

Dates vary each year according to the liturgical carnival calendar.

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Trattoria Riva Azzurra

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