XI BLUETRUSCO – INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ETRUSCAN CIVILIZATION
📍 Murlo (Siena) | July 18 and 19 (the event will start at 9:00 AM on Saturday and end at around 1:00 PM on Sunday)
1966-2026: For sixty years Poggio Civitate has been telling...
This year, the Bluetrusco Festival celebrates 60 years of archaeological research, excavations, and discoveries in our area. We look forward to welcoming you for a rich weekend of archaeotrekking, conferences, ancient flavors and evocative performances.
📌 DETAILED PROGRAM:
🔹 MORNING (Saturday 18 and Sunday 19) – 9:00 AM ARCHAEO-TREKKING AT POGGIO CIVITATE
Meeting point in front of the MAMU (Archaeological Museum of Murlo).
The group will be accompanied by Barbara Anselmi, President of the Cultural Association of Murlo, a local naturalist and expert on the territory.
The hike follows the Poggio Civitate Loop, which is about 4.5 km long and takes approximately 1.5 hours to complete. It is an easy trail to be tackled with suitable clothing and footwear. Given the season, bringing water is highly recommended.
Followed by an exceptional guided tour of the open excavation sites with Prof. Anthony Tuck, Director of Excavations from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Upon return: Guided tour of the Museum and the "Wayfarer's Refreshment" featuring local specialties (wild boar cold cuts, pecorino cheese with compote, panzanella, bruschette, and excellent wine).
Full package (including refreshments): €25.00 | Package without refreshments: €15.00
🔹 AFTERNOON (Saturday 18) – 6:00 PM CONFERENCES (Free Admission)
At Piazza della Cattedrale, Murlo Castello.
Introduction by Marco Firmati (Scientific Director of MAMU).
Featuring prominent experts and archaeologists: Giulio Paolucci, Elena Sorge, Jacopo Tabolli, and Prof. Anthony Tuck, who will present an exclusive preview of the latest research and discoveries on Poggio Civitate.
🔹 EVENING (Saturday 18)
7:30 PM – GUIDED TOUR OF THE MUSEUM
8:30 PM – ETRUSCAN BANQUET AND SYMPOSIUM
At Piazza delle Carceri, Murlo Castello.
A unique gastronomic experience based on local produce, hunting and fishing, combined using ingredients known to the ancient Etruscans. The dinner will be interspersed with an Archaeo-music performance featuring reconstructed instruments, songs, and dances by Francesco Landucci, Francesca Angotti, and the Nereides Ancient Dance Cultural Association with dancers Michela Meloni and Francesca Baruffa.
Dinner (drinks included) and show: €50.00 per person
🔹 NIGHTTIME (Saturday 18) – 10:30 PM GUIDED TOUR OF THE MUSEUM
An atmospheric night-time guided tour through the rooms of the Archaeological Museum.
📌 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: All activities (with the exception of the conferences at 6:00 PM on Saturday) have limited availability, require a fee, and mandatory booking.
📞 CONTACTS FOR INFO & RESERVATIONS:
URP / Switchboard: +39 0577 049221 – +39 0577 046677 (Monday to Friday 9 AM–1 PM; Monday and Wednesday afternoon 3 PM–6 PM).
Archaeological Museum of Murlo: +39 0577 814099 (Wednesday to Sunday 10 AM–1 PM and 3 PM–7 PM).
