Visitors arrive through Monteriggioni’s medieval gates at sunset

A hooded man hides behind his shield to surprise visitors at the entrance

Two costumed festival goers

One of many food stalls serving mutton and other medieval fare

Performers posing in traditional masks

A magician prepares for his act

A magician performs in front of his audience

A procession makes its way to the main square

A stall selling traditional masks and other objects