Program of Medieval Days of Montiel

Year 2024

It celebrates: From 12th April to 14th April

Place: Montiel (Ciudad Real)

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Historical days related to the death of Pedro I of Castile, recreating the arrival of the king in Montiel, taking refuge in the Castle of the Star. We will see how life was in the 14th century and witness the famous Battle of Montiel.

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Montiel Medieval Program 2024

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Friday April 12

12:20 More than one radio program, from Montiel, with ONDA CERO.
19:30 Medieval parade by the Castilla La Mancha Bagpipe Band.
20:30 Inauguration of Montiel Medieval by the mayor of the town and chief justice of Castilla y Campo de Montiel. Beginning of the Medieval Days. Town Hall Square. Opening of the medieval market.
20:45 Arrival of Pedro I to the town of Montiel. Town Hall Square.
21:00 Ordination of Knights and Ladies of the Commandery of Montiel. Town Hall Square.
21:15 Reception of Recreational Groups. Town Hall Square.
21:30 Medieval Dances by the Montiel Dance Group and Bagpipe Band.
22:30 Medieval Dinner. auditorium hall.

Saturday April 13

10:00 Parade by the Castilla la Mancha Bagpipe Band.
10:30 Handing over the keys to King Pedro I at the Castillo de la Estrella with guided tour and raising of the Banner of Castile and Santiago.
11:00 Falconry show. Church atrium.
11:30 Recreational activities in a medieval camp. Plaza C. Joaquín Amador.
12:00 Medieval dances by the "Gutiérrez de la Vega" Public School. Town Hall Square.
12:30 Medieval Montiel proclamation by a popular character. Appointments of knight and dame of the Commandery of Montiel. Town Hall Square.
13:00 Parade from the Town Hall square to the medieval camp.
13:30 Reenactment of the death of Pedro I. Plaza C. Joaquín Amador.
14:00 Medieval Batucada. Main Square.
14:30 Gastronomic activity in the medieval enclosure. Concorde Square. Popular Price.
16:45 Falconry show. Church Atrium.
17:00 Parade. Plaza C. Joaquín Amador to the José Sánchez Mota Social Center.
17:30 Theatrical performance "The Lovers of King D. Pedro", by the theater group of the Encomienda de Montiel. José Sánchez Mota Social Center.
18:00 Guided tours of the castle from the information point. City hall
18:30 Medieval Batucada. Main Square.
20:00 Medieval Mass, with the San Sebastián choir. Parish of San Sebastian.
21:00 Wake of King Don Pedro I of Castile. Plaza C. Joaquín Amador.
21:30 Burial in honor of King Pedro I and torchlight procession. Plaza de C. Joaquín Amador to the scene of the Hermitage of Christ.
22:30 Swords of fire. Hermitage of Christ scene.
23:00 Batucada musical atmosphere in the Plaza Mayor.

Sunday April 14

10:00 Parade by the Castilla La Mancha Bagpipe Band.
10:15 "Castillo de Montiel" cross-country footrace. Departure and arrival City Hall.
11:00 Poetic songs by minstrels. Town Hall Square
12:00 Fight between the knights of Pedro I and Enrique II by recreational groups. Archery by a group of archers from Manzanares. Plaza C. Joaquín Amador.
12:30 Parade from Plaza C. Joaquín Amador to the Pedro I monolith.
13:00 Laurel wreath offering to King Pedro I. Proclamation of Enrique II of Trastámara Monolith.
14:00 Falconry show. Church Atrium.
14:30 Gastronomic activity in the medieval enclosure. Popular price. Concordia Square.
17:00 Guided tour of the Estrella Castle. From information point. City hall.
18:00 Closing XLVIII Montiel Medieval Conference. Main Square.
21:00 Closing of the venue and Medieval Market.

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