Festa di Santa Rosa 2026
Viterbo, centro storico
The city of Viterbo celebrates its patron saint Santa Rosa with a rich program of religious, historical and folkloristic events culminating on September 3 with the evocative Transport of the Macchina di Santa Rosa. On September 2, the delivery of the Silver Mace, the Historical Procession and the historical reenactment "La Contesa" take place in Piazza San Lorenzo. On September 3, after the traditional tour of the Seven Churches and the meeting of the authorities with the Facchini at the Teatro dell'Unione, the solemn Transport of the Macchina di Santa Rosa takes place through the streets of the center. During the festival days, the historic center also hosts the Fiera di Santa Rosa (September 1-4) with commercial stalls in public areas, and the Parco Giochi di Santa Rosa (August 21-September 17) with attractions for children and families at the intersection of Strada Freddano and Via San Paolo.
Parking and transit bans in the historic center from August 31 to September 15, 2026. On September 3, from 1:00 PM, vehicle circulation is prohibited within the city walls. Shuttle service from Piazzale S. Lazzaro and the S. Barbara district to Piazzale Gramsci (Porta Fiorentina stop) from 2:30 PM on September 3 until no longer needed. For the Fiera di Santa Rosa (September 4): parking and transit bans in numerous streets of the center (Via Garibaldi, Piazza S. Sisto, Piazza Fontana Grande, Via Cavour, Piazza del Plebiscito, Via Ascenzi, Piazza dei Caduti, Via Marconi, Piazza Verdi, Via Matteotti, Piazza della Vittoria, Piazza della Rocca, Piazza S. Francesco, Via Amendola, Via S. Faustino, Via Cairoli, Via delle Mura, Via Signorelli, Porta Fiorentina, Via S. Bonaventura and others).
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