Torciata

The Torciata is the major event of Good Friday in Pitigliano. Imagine a nighttime procession where men, the «torciatori», carry enormous burning reed torches on their shoulders. They walk through the dark alleys of the village, creating a truly unique, almost mystical atmosphere. For you, traveler, it's an opportunity to experience a strong local tradition, far from tourist clichés. It's an impressive visual and sound spectacle, an authentic moment that plunges you into the heart of Maremma culture. Don't expect orchestrated folklore, but a genuine fervor, passed down from generation to generation.