It will be Figline that will inaugurate the December events themed 'Mercatali e Castelli', launched by the Sistema Museale Chianti Valdarno for 2015.
On 6 December, an appointment in the old town centre, therefore, to relive the medieval atmosphere of the 13th century, through the reconstruction - by the Arkè experimental archaeology cultural association - of a real craft area, complete with costumed characters.
From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., a blacksmith, a herbalist and dyer, a candle and soap maker, a coin maker and a carpenter will be working in Piazza Marsilio Ficino, demonstrating the working techniques of the time. A painting workshop and a medieval games stall will also be set up next to them.
Space will also be given to readings from Dante, performed in period costumes by the students of the'Vasari' High School, to the flag-throwing challenge by the Flag-throwers of the Florentine Borghi and Sestieri, and to the performances of the Compagnia delle Contrade di Figline, which will propose a sort of medieval camp with acrobats, fire-eaters, archers, falconers, dancers, ladies and knights.
During the afternoon, visitors to the fair will be offered free tasting of chestnuts and mulled wine.