{"id":386231,"date":"2026-06-26T10:44:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T08:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.e-borghi.com\/en\/events\/\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T10:49:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T08:49:37","slug":"night-of-the-candles","status":"publish","type":"eb_event","link":"https:\/\/www.e-borghi.com\/en\/events\/night-of-the-candles\/","title":{"rendered":"Night of the Candles"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Night of the Candles<\/strong> returns to light up Vallerano<\/strong> on 29 August 2026, reviving one of the most evocative and romantic events of the Italian summer. For one evening, the village in the Cimini Mountains switches off its artificial lights and allows itself to be enveloped by the warmth of thousands of candles, transforming its narrow streets, squares and historic vistas into a scene of rare beauty.<\/p>\n

The 2026 edition will be preceded by a special event: on 19 August, the magic of the Night of the Candles will come to Castiglione della Pescaia<\/strong><\/a> for the first time, creating a symbolic twinning between two areas united by a shared desire to showcase their heritage through light, culture and wonder.<\/p>\n

From the coast of the Maremma to the woods of the Cimini Mountains, two distinct places will come together on an imaginary journey filled with emotion, intimate atmospheres and a celebration of the local area. Two separate events, yet linked by the same language: that of light, which illuminates Italian history, art and villages.<\/p>\n

The heart of the event, however, remains Vallerano, where thousands of hand-lit candles will trace an evocative path through the ancient streets of the historic centre. Strolling through the village during the Night of the Candles means enjoying an immersive experience, amidst plays of light, artistic installations and scenes that seem straight out of a fairy tale.<\/p>\n

The soft glow of the candles will highlight the beauty of the medieval architecture, creating a unique atmosphere that invites you to slow down, look around and let yourself be captivated by the magic of the place. Every square, alleyway and courtyard will become an integral part of a story woven from emotions, moments of silence and evocative imagery.<\/p>\n

The itinerary will be accompanied by performances, music, art installations and cultural events that will make the visit even more engaging, offering participants an experience that combines art, tradition and the celebration of local heritage.<\/p>\n

Over the years, the Night of the Candles has become one of Lazio\u2019s most iconic events, drawing thousands of visitors captivated by its extraordinary ability to transform a historic village into a place suspended in time, where the simplicity of light creates a spectacle of rare intensity.<\/p>\n

With the charm of the historic centre, the warmth of the candles and the timeless atmosphere of the Cimini Mountains, the 2026 Night of the Candles is set to be an unmissable event for anyone wishing to enjoy one of the most thrilling experiences of the Italian summer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

On 29 August 2026, the Night of the Candles returns to Vallerano: thousands of candles, performances and a unique atmosphere in the village in the Cimini Mountains, following its twinning with Castiglione della Pescaia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":386230,"template":"","territorio":[165067],"village-conntection":[50555],"event_category":[165163],"class_list":["post-386231","eb_event","type-eb_event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","territorio-tuscan-maremma","village-conntection-castiglione-della-pescaia-it","event_category-festival-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.e-borghi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/eb_event\/386231","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.e-borghi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/eb_event"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.e-borghi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/eb_event"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.e-borghi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.e-borghi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/386230"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.e-borghi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=386231"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"territorio","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.e-borghi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/territorio?post=386231"},{"taxonomy":"village-conntection","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.e-borghi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/village-conntection?post=386231"},{"taxonomy":"event_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.e-borghi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_category?post=386231"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}