Museo I Colori della Giostra

I Colori della Giostra museum in Arezzo presents the city's Giostra del Saracino through costumes, banners, objects and digital interpretation.

Why it matters

The Giostra del Saracino is a major expression of Arezzo's civic identity and its relationship with medieval history. The museum, opened in 2016 inside the Palazzo Comunale, preserves material from the tournament and explains the traditions shared by the city's quarters.

What to notice

Original costumes and objects from the joust are shown alongside projections and interactive interpretation. The tournament brings four city quarters into competition for the Lancia d'Oro, with riders aiming at an armoured target. Clothing, banners, drums and heraldic colours express the identity of the quarters and the pageantry associated with the event.

Context and history

The tournament draws on medieval traditions and has been contested in its modern form since 1931. Its civic pageantry and competitive structure connect contemporary Arezzo with the city's historical quarters. The museum preserves objects from the event's own collections and interprets their place in local culture.