Feast of San Jacopo | Vicopisano

From 24 to 26 July, Vicopisano hosts the historic Festival of St Jacopo, an event that brings together faith, nature and beauty. Three unforgettable evenings: the magic of a candlelit procession, the vibrant notes of Enrico Bernini’s violin and Francesca Cannito’s cello, the warmth of a shared dinner beneath the starry sky. Let yourself be lulled by the enchantment of a tradition that speaks directly to the heart.

Three days dedicated to tradition, music, spirituality and, above all, the pleasure of being together.
Friday 24 July, 9.15 pm: Procession through the olive groves and prayer vigil: an intimate and evocative moment, immersed in the tranquillity of the landscape.
Saturday 25 July, 9.30 pm: An evening of classical music with Enrico Bernini on the violin and Francesca Cannito on the cello.
Sunday 26 July, 6.30 pm: Concelebrated Holy Mass, followed at 8.00 pm by dinner beneath the olive trees at the Botteghino.

The Romanesque church of San Iacopo stands about 1 km from Vicopisano. It was built during the Lombard period (8th century BC) and was originally dedicated to Saint Mamiliano, as recorded in the inscription on the lintel of the main portal. The cult of the saint was particularly widespread in the Tuscan Archipelago and Upper Lazio. It was attached to the monastic complex of the Augustinian Hermits. Dedicated to San Iacopo in the mid-15th century, it subsequently began to fall into decline due to the constant wars between Pisa and Florence.