 On the morning of 24 June 217 B.C. not far from Tuoro at Trasimeno, Hannibal Barca made a surprise attack on the Roman troops led by cunsul Caio Flaminio. squeezing them in a mortal grip. Obliged to fight in short order, the Romans did not have time to organize an effective defense and were quickly overcome by the Carthaginian army whose commander used very clever tactics. It was truly a massacre. Fifteen thousand Roman soldiers were killed and Caio Flaminio as well lost his life after great resistance.
The Battle of Trasimeno, the first Roman defeat is commemorated in a theatrical event that recreates the atmosphere of war in any age. The spectators are involved in the action "taking part" in the facts narrated. An adventure-journey, rich in emotion and sensation, with stretches both by bus and on foot where the spectators interact with the actors thus becoming protagonists in the event. It is an involving, entertaining experience which can be enjoyed by spectators of any nationality. The actors themselves speak in various languages
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Ticket
prices:
full
prices Euro 17.00
reduced Euro 12.00
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Two shows will be held each evening:
at 9.00 p.m. and at 11.00 p.m.
Since seating is limited (50 spectators per show)
reservations are required.
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For
information and reservations:
Associazione Pro-Loco Tuoro sul Trasimeno
Tel. and Fax (+39) 075 82 52 20
e-mail: info@prolocotuorosultrasimeno.it
Open time: 9,00-12,00 / 16,00-19,00 from monday to saturday; sunday 9,00-12,00
One can book supper featuring typical local products + ticket for a special price
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Text of Tommaso Urselli
Organization Pro-Loco Tuoro Costumi objects of scene Ezio Baiocco
Graphical plans and Coordination cast artistico Marco Guidi
Production manager Angelo Billi Regia Roberto Biselli Assistente Valentina Gianfranceschi
Historical and scientific advising Giovanni Brizzi - Edoardo Mirri - Marco Moschini
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With:
Achille Munari, Alessandro Baiocco,
Andrea Leggio, Azzurra Fettucciari
Catia Pierini, Elia Felicioni,
Ezio Baiocco, Fiorenza Fabbri
Francesca Caprai, Francesco Moschini
Greta Lorenzini, Ilaria Cenci
Katia Cenci, Letizia Batocchioni
Lucia Elisei, Manola Antonelli
Marco Guidi, Maurizio Modesti
Mirko Caprai, Nicola Falocci
Simone Marcelli
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