At the beginning of the 16th century, Camerino and its Lordship experienced a tragical period, but at the same time, some of the higher points of its history.  After Varano and three of his sons barely escaped a massacre at the bloody hands of Cesare Borgia (15th century), Giovanni Maria quickly took Camerino with the help of his mother Giovanna Malatesta under the Medici.  Pope Leone 10th conceded the title of Duke to Giovanni Maria with a sumptuous ceremony and the participation of the papal delegacy, representatives of the high clergy and the Italian nobility who came especially to Camerino to pay tribute to him.   The solemnity of that event was narrated to the reporters and written in the journal 'History of the City of Camerino' by the historian Camillo Lilli.  On the 9th August 2015, these events  will be recalled, preceded and followed by Exhibitions, Shows and other initiatives to relive the atmosphere of those times and some aspects of the ancient Varanese court.

 
4th - 20th August 2015    DUCAL PALACE, Giulio Cesare Hall
'The coats of arms of the Great Hall of the Ducal Palace' - Exhibition of the archivists' documents conserved in the libraries and archives of the City's coats of arms and inscriptions which adorned the Great Hall of the Ducal Palace
 
Thursday, 6th August 2015    18.30 hours   DUCAL PALACE, Giulio Cesare Hall
'The Incoronation - a metaphor for power' - conversation with Alessandro Delpriori, Art Historian

Friday, 7th August , Giulio Cesare Hall
'Sounds and symbols of power in the Rénaissance era' - conversation with Riccardo Graciotti, Musicologist
 
7th - 9th August 2015   
'Court dances in the Rénaissance' - Rénaissance dance laboratory held by Enrica Sabatini as follows: Friday - 18.00 - 20.00 hours and 21.00 - 23.00 hours. Saturday - 10.30 - 12.30 hours and 17.30 - 19.30 hours

Enrolment: 3rd to 6th August 2015 Information tel. 17.00-20.00 - Places are limited and reserved for course participants (14 years of age and over) - Individual cost:  40.00 Euros

Saturday, 8th August 2015 18.30 hours  DUCAL PALACE , Giulio Cesare Hall
'Roccas, castles: system of defence for the state of Camerino”
Presentation of the book “Il sistema difensivo dello Stato di Camerino segno distintivo di un territorio” by Massimo Costantini
Presentation of the book 'Castles of the State of Camerino  (now under
preparation)    by Maurizio Mauro

Saturday, 8th August 2015 , 21.00 hours   PORTICO of Ducal Palace
'The Duke's meals' - Banquet in Rénaissance costume (to be hired), food and shows representing
this historical period. Bookings on line are compulsory as from 20th July - 5th August 2015
www.corsaspada.it.  Individual cost:  40.00 Euros.  Limited number of places. Rénaissance costume is required.  The Association 'Corso alla Spada' has a number of costumes which are available and can be booked on the website. Information: 393.960.94.77
 
Sunday, 9th August, 
18.00 hours - PIAZZA CAVOUR - San Venanzio, Portico of the Ducal Palace:
'Duke's Incoronation Ceremony and historical procession'
Music and choir - VOX POETICA CHOIR ENSEMBLE, Director Sabino Manzo; Music of Josquin Desprez
21.30 hours:  COURT PARTY
In the courtyards of the Ducal Palace:  chivalry art, shows, music, juggling for the Prince's guests:  Music by the Vox Poetica Choir ensemble -Theatrical improvisations with Sabrina Conocchioli - Rénaissance dance with Enrica Sabatini - Historial Fencing with the MILITIA BARTOLOMEI - Juggling and Fire Eating with the 'ACROBATI del BORGO'.