Tradition that forges
the future, together
26th European Biennial of Wrought-Iron Art · 4–7 September 2025 · Pratovecchio Stia
Four days of fire, hammer and anvil: the 12th World Forging Championship, the international sculpture and photography competitions, the exhibition spaces and the Sculptural Art Trail. Relive the programme and map of the 2025 edition here.
Competitions and
special events
The 2025 edition brought master blacksmiths, sculptors and photographers from all over the world to Stia, with international competitions, exhibitions and permanent installations. Here are the stars of the event.
12th World Forging Championship
The most anticipated challenge: metal masters competing live in Piazza G. Mazzini.
5th International Sculpture Competition
The Sculptural Art Trail in Piazza B. Tanucci.
6th Photography Competition – Rossana Molinatti
An author’s roving gaze through the town.
“Lanificio Spazio Vuoto” — Incubator of Ideas
The exhibition space at the Lanificio, between research and experimentation.
“Francesco, Brother of Love, Mantle of Peace”
Sculpture by the masters and students of the Stia School of Forging, from a design by Rosario Maglione.
Stands and metalworking equipment
Exhibitors in Piazza della Repubblica for the whole duration of the event.
The programme
day by day
From 4 to 7 September 2025. Four days of forging, sculpture, exhibitions and award ceremonies in the squares of Pratovecchio Stia.
Thursday
Piazza G. Mazzini (at the Info Point)
For the 12th World Forging Championship.
Roving through the town
“Rossana Molinatti” Prize.
Piazza della Repubblica
With metalworking equipment.
Piazza B. Tanucci
26th European Biennial of Wrought-Iron Art.
Piazza B. Tanucci
5th International Sculpture Competition.
Lanificio
“Lanificio Spazio Vuoto — Incubator of Ideas”.
Piazza G. Mazzini
Ama (locality)
“Francesco, Brother of Love, Mantle of Peace”, by the masters and students of the Stia School of Forging, from a design by Rosario Maglione.
Friday
Piazza G. Mazzini
Piazza della Repubblica
With metalworking equipment.
Lanificio
“Lanificio Spazio Vuoto, Incubator of Ideas”.
Piazza B. Tanucci
5th International Sculpture Competition.
Saturday
Piazza G. Mazzini
Piazza della Repubblica
With metalworking equipment.
Lanificio
“Lanificio Spazio Vuoto, Incubator of Ideas”.
Piazza B. Tanucci
5th International Sculpture Competition.
Sunday
Lanificio
“Lanificio Spazio Vuoto, Incubator of Ideas”.
Piazza della Repubblica
With metalworking equipment.
Piazza B. Tanucci
5th International Sculpture Competition.
Piazza G. Mazzini
Outside the 12th World Forging Championship.
Piazza B. Tanucci
Experience the trail
Plan your experience: find the main events, the fantasy moments, the concerts, the side events and the conferences on the map.
Main Events
Fantasy Events
Music Events
Side Events
Conferences
