2023-07-01 18:28:00
By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú
July 1, 2023 / 11:28 a.m.
Dozens of floral works with religious significance decorated the surroundings of San Pedro on the Solemnity of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
Tenth edition of this beautiful tradition. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/ACI Press
The Infiorata Storica is the name in Italian that refers to a historical tradition that goes back to the year 1625, when the person in charge of the Vatican florist, Benedetto Drei, proposed to decorate the entrance of the Basilica of San Pedro del Vatican.
This year’s theme was “Peace”. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/ ACI Press
However, this custom disappeared in the 17th century and it was not until 2011 that the Pro Loco Roma Capitale entity once again promoted these works of sacred art with flower petals and mixed techniques in Piazza Pio XII (Saint Peter’s Square) already along the Via della Conciliazione.
Starting at sunset on Wednesday June 28, master florists from all over Italy and teams of volunteers worked through the night to present visitors with these floral works of art, finished at 9am on June 29.
Carpet of petals draw Christ crucified. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/ACI Press
The theme that has been chosen for this year’s works has been “Peace” and has consisted of dozens of 50-square-meter paintings.
“Infiorata storica of Rome”. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/ACI Press
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The traditional technique is fresh flowers dried in the sun naturally and other materials such as shavings, natural colors, salt, colored sand and sugar are also used.
Image of the “Infiorata Storica”. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/ACI Press
Almudena Martínez-Bordiú is a Spanish journalist, correspondent for ACI Prensa in Rome and the Vatican, with four years of experience in religious information.
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