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What is the Corpus Christi Infiorata?
The beautiful red brick streets of the Borgo di Paciano become canvases, floral carpets scented with passion and art, inspired by
mainly to religious themes but not only during the Corpus Christi Infiorata.
On the Saturday evening before Corpus Christi Sunday, the preparation of the frames and flowers begins, and from the early morning of the following day in Paciano, tourists and visitors make the floral designs.
The practice, widespread in several Umbrian locations, combines the local regional tradition with that of petal compositions in a unique show, which give life to images and representations of great impact and involvement.
Thus, the streets of the village of Panicale come alive with great icons and traditional scenes, so as to accompany the route of the religious procession held every year on the occasion of the celebrations of Corpus Christi, a feast in honor of the Eucharist and is set up in conjunction with the communions of the children of the village who are usual, during the procession, pass over the carpets of flowers. The infiorata takes place in the historic center of the town and is inspired by a theme that is decided year by year by the association.
It is organized by the Paciano Flower Makers Group, a member of the national association Infioritalia, and on several occasions during the year it creates artistic flower displays not only in Paciano, but also in other Italian municipalities on the occasion of events on the subject.
Days
02 June 24
02 June 24
Timetable
00:00 - 00:00
Information/To know
Suitable for Everybody
Wheelchair accessible
Location/The place
Address
Via Francesco Mario Sensini, 06060, Paciano, PG, Italia
How to get there
By car: From the north: From the A1 motorway, exit at Valdichiana, continue taking the Siena-Perugia highway, exit at Castiglione del Lago. Continue towards Chiusi on the state road, until the Paciano exit. Follow the road and the signs to the historic center. From the south: From the A1 motorway, exit at the Chiusi-Chianciano tollbooth, continue towards Chiusi and follow the signs for Castiglione del Lago. After passing the hamlets of Po'Bandino and Moiano on the state road, exit at Paciano and follow the road and the signs to the historic center. By train: The nearest stations to Paciano are Chiusi (SI) and Castiglione del Lago (PG) both about 10 minutes away. From the stations you need to take a taxi (Chiusi) or call it (Castiglione del Lago) By plane: The nearest airport to Paciano is the San Francesco airport in Perugia. From here you can rent a car. The time to reach the village is about an hour.
