MINORE Festival: Uncovering Italy's Hidden Cultural Heritage in Monticiano
Scheduled to take place from September 19 to 21, 2025, Monticiano, Tuscany, will host the inaugural edition of MINORE, the Festival of Cultural Heritage and Communities for Heritage. This event is organized by Italia Nostra with backing from the Ministry of Labor and Social Policies, focusing on 'minor' cultural assets. It will feature contributions from 35 local sections of Italia Nostra, including concerts, craft demonstrations, and readings. For the first time, the thermal site of Bagni di Petriolo will be accessible to the public. Noteworthy events include a reading by Franco Arminio, a concert by Eugenio Cesaro, and a conference at the Museo della Biodiversità on September 21, celebrating Italia Nostra's 70th anniversary and adhering to the Faro Convention principles.
Key facts
- MINORE Festival takes place September 19-21, 2025 in Monticiano, Tuscany
- Promoted by Italia Nostra with support from Ministry of Labor and Social Policies
- Involves 35 local sections of Italia Nostra
- Bagni di Petriolo thermal site opens to public during festival
- Writer Franco Arminio opens festival with poetic reading at Bagni di Petriolo
- Conference 'MINORE. Racconto di un patrimonio ancora da scoprire' on September 21
- Artist Carlo Pizzichini exhibits 'Fossili contemporanei e altre derive'
- Festival marks 70th anniversary of Italia Nostra
Entities
Artists
- Franco Arminio
- Eugenio Cesaro
- Francesco Petretti
- Cristina Ferri
- Carlo Pizzichini
- Adriano Paolella
Institutions
- Italia Nostra
- Ministry of Labor and Social Policies
- Council of Europe
- Museo della Biodiversità
- Complesso di Sant'Agostino
- Abbazia di San Galgano
- Castello di Montarrenti
- Parco Archeologico di Broglio
Locations
- Monticiano
- Siena
- Tuscany
- Italy
- Bagni di Petriolo
- Murlo
- Chiusdino
- Sovicille
- Civitella Paganico
- Gossolengo
- Frosolone
- Herdonia
- Isolino Virginia
- Calabria