The famous Bonfire of St. Martin is celebrated November 11 in Scanno, Abruzzo.
Scanno is located in the Apennine mountains of Abruzzo some 2000m above sea level. It is an old stone village which was built sometime before the Roman era. In this village traditional customs and events are followed and handed down. The lifestyle is simple and authentic Italian.
Each year the neighborhoods of Scanno compete to build the most magnificent pyres which burn throughout the night. The festival includes live music, dancing, eating and drinking.
Le Glorie di San Martino
Scanno (AQ)
Abruzzo
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Building a wooden bonfire tower
Scanno could be called a photographic Mecca in Italy, having been featured in works by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Yoko Yamamoto and Mario Giacomelli.
Photo by Henri Cartier-Bresson of Scanno inhabitants
Architecture
A traditional costume of Scanno
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