![]() ![]() ![]() Witness the fascinating action of knights racing their horses towards each other at full speed! In addition, the festival will offer plenty more to see and do: between paying a visit to the bath house and shooting arrows at the archery stands, you can take part in a bagpipe class or attend a falconry show. Knights in Shining ArmourĪmong the highlights of every Spectaculum are without a doubt the knight’s tourneys, in which lance and sword-carrying participants joust and duel for the win. ![]() In addition, the weekend will be packed with events, from jugglers and acrobats to more than 20 different musical acts like Saltatio Mortis and Fiddler’s Green. From mead and meat to medieval handicraft and clothing, more than a hundred different merchants offer their goods to the visiting masses, making this the single-biggest Medieval festival in the world. The otherwise quiet green area is turned into a bustling medieval camp with more than 3000 contributors. The people behind the event are the best guarantee that the festival will continue to be one of the most important ornaments for which the Municipality of Ayia Napa can be proud of.After coming to Hamburg's Öjendorfer park for 25 years, the Mittelalterlich Phantasie Spectaculum now takes place in the small town of Salzhausen. As every year, the Medieval Festival will once again be great, with the participation of hundreds of artists and thousands of visitors who will enjoy the wonderful shows and events. which are set along the outer corridor of the monastery. There are exhibitions of collections of weapons, embroidery, weavers, and Medieval workshops such as pottery making, basketry etc. There is a Medieval market with products for sale such as wine (in wooden barrels), medieval dishes, etc. The event called “The streets of Crusaders” includes schools and a number of teams which participate dressed in medieval costumes. The activities of Ayia Napa Medieval Festival are inspired by the Medieval period, representing the everyday life and events of these times, including Street theatre, Theatrical play with the Medieval Monastery as a natural setting, Concerts and dance shows, performed by groups from European countries such as Greece, Russia, Italy, Ukraine, Romania, Slovakia, Germany, Holland, France, Spain Belarus, Czech Republic, Poland and Cyprus. The festival has a duration of 8 days which makes it one of the biggest a continuous events in Cyprus and Europe. Its main events take place on Stage in Ayia Napa’s Central Square. There has been collaboration with other medieval festivals such as the Medieval Festival of Rhodes, Malta-Mendina and Venice Carnival. The Ayia Napa Medieval Festival has become internationally well-known and fulfils all the criteria for cooperation with other festivals of its kind. Maria Tofini Tsantila who has worked without sparing time and effort, today, after 16 years of success, the festival has gained international prestige, attracting thousands of visitors, and it contributes to the extension of the tourist season of Ayia Napa. However, with the love, care and tireless efforts of the Cultural Department of the Municipality, under the guidance of Mrs. Its start was a bold step in the cultural life of Ayia Napa and few people believed then that the Festival would become so successful. It has since become an annual festival and is celebrated with a series of events and activities aiming to explore and learn more about the medieval ages. The Medieval Festival was first celebrated in Ayia Napa in 2006. ![]()
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