On the last Sunday of June, the city of Pisa (Tuscany) celebrates The Game of the Bridge, an ancient tradition which dates back to the 1568, when opposing teams from different areas of the city, fought for the ownership of the bridge over the Arno river.
Today, before the battle, a parade of people dressed up wonderful eighteenth century costumes and armour who represent both north (Tramontana) and south (Mezzogiorno) sides of the Arno River, marches along the banks of the river.
The game consists in pushing a wooden trolley into the opposing team’s territory. The winner finally claims the ownership of the bridge.