The Society of the Open Rope

Italian walled towns by special arrangement

The Society of the Open Rope currently enjoys three annual invitations to Northern Italy, which have proved extremely popular with members and visitors alike. Emphasis is on combatants, enjoyment, and mutual hospitality with a bit of culture thrown in for good measure.
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Prepare to engage the enemy
Main gate under seige
Battle is engaged
Prepare to engage the enemy
Main gates under seige
Battle is joined

The medieval castle
Multi-period event?
View from the moat
The medieval castle
Multi-period event?
View from the moat
Walled town at rest
The invaders arrive
A trip to the seaside?
Walled town at rest
The invaders arrive
A trip to the seaside?
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