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Cinema in Contea

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24 • 25 • 26 • 27 April 2025

Cinema
in Contea

18 • 19 • 20 Luglio 2025

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Everything you have wanted since you were a child, here has turned into reality!
La Contea Gentile is a very special place. As soon as you arrive you feel it immediately: a mix of excitement and peace, of potential adventures and friendships hidden around the corner. Thousands of people who have already landed on this earth have said the same thing: "here you can breathe the real Magic."

At the moment we are open only during the events.

The project of La Contea Gentile still nearing completion, is the creation of a fantastic village immersed in the unchanged Abruzzo countryside, already full of stories, legends, good food and good air! Here you will find comfortable houses carved into the hill, adventurous dwarf caravans, woods where laughter echoes, a cool river to dive into in the summer months and good old good cultivated land...

Fundraising

One person alone can't build all this, many together Yes!
Whoever donates will be mentioned in the “Contea Gentile Ledger” where the salient facts of its creation and the names of those who made it what it is will be reported.

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Journey in Middle Earth

Have you ever wished you could enter middle earth, experience the adventures of halflings, elves and dwarves? And if I told you that this dream has come true?

Conscious of our wonderful Earth I felt the strong call of an adventure!

On Friday 27 August 2021, eight other adventurers and I, dressed up as fantasy characters, set off from Bucchianico (CH), right from the little House which now stands in La contea Gentile and we arrived on 2nd September 2021 on the Vesuvius to throw the only ring inside! It was an epic journey, fraught with real dangers and great hardships...

Journey in Middle Earth
We meet Frodo Baggins
When Etna answered the Ring

Frequently Asked Questions

Not yet. Although Contea Gentile is already characteristic now, there is the little house and it is delightful in itself, with the ancient oak tree, the green hill, the woods all around and the little river, we advise against coming now. It may seem ugly, but we want you to see the complete Contea Gentile at 100%, while for now you would only see an incomplete work.

In occasion of the Events of La Contea Gentile it is possible to participate and have fun together with other enthusiasts! We keep the site up to date. All official information and ticket purchases will be available on the dedicated pages

For now, unfortunately, we are not able to host people for overnight stays, not even in tents (except for events). For that we will have to wait a little longer

It all depends on the outcome of the fundraiser

For now, unfortunately, we cannot organize hen/bachelor parties or private parties in general

We will update the website with more details in view of upcoming events. We advise you to follow the profile Instagram and subscribe to the Newsletter to find out the latest news

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Greetings from Contea Gentile!

The entire staff, friends and relatives are involved in organizing the event “Welcome Back Home” which will be held on April 24, 25, 26 and 27. We will not be able to respond to you promptly during these days, we apologize for the inconvenience.

Here is some useful information:


BAD WEATHER
In case of bad weather, the event is still guaranteed.


COUNTY ACCESS
As written on our site, unfortunately, for now we cannot organize private parties, nor are we able to host people for overnight stays. It is possible to visit and camp in Contea only on the occasion of events.

The opening hours are described on the event page. Only those with a valid ticket will be able to access Contea. 

Anyone who has purchased tickets (with or without lunch) will have access to Contea and its markets, kiosks, services, activities, shows... and will be able to stay until the end of the day. Those who participate in the lunches will be invited to the reserved dedicated area.


TICKET PURCHASE
As written on the website, online ticket sales ended on April 16th. There are no more seats available.

We expect to sell very few tickets on site (single entry – no lunch). However, places are limited, we cannot guarantee sales and access to all people who have not booked online..


NAME CHANGE
If you are no longer able to attend the event, you can give your ticket to a friend or relative. It is not necessary to request a name change on the ticket.


WAITING LIST
Many of you have purchased tickets for this event. Virtually no one has given up their ticket. If you filled out the form to join the waiting list and have not been contacted, it means that not enough seats are available, we are sorry.


REFUNDS
For organizational reasons, the deadline for requesting a refund of tickets was April 14th (as described on the event page). Out of respect for everyone, we can no longer issue refunds.


TICKETS AND QR CODE
If you have not received an email with the confirmation of purchase, it means that the payment was not successful - the tickets were not purchased. Perhaps due to lack of funds, problems with the card, PayPal account, bank, etc.

Only if the payment has been completed successfully, you have received an email with the order summary and tickets in subsequent emails. Please also check your folder Spam.

The QR code These are images (made up of black and white squares) that are required to enter the event. Check both from your mobile phone and your PC that the tickets have arrived (also check your Spam folder). Some mailboxes requirepermission to download images contained in the emails, please enable images (including QR codes). It is not necessary to print the tickets. They can also be checked and scanned on smartphones or tablets.


CURTAINS
The county is not structured as a camping site: we will not be able to provide services such as electricity, running water… however chemical toilets will be made available. “Tent Pitch” tickets must be purchased on our website. The tent site must be vacated by 10 am the following morning. More info and regulations here.


CAMPER, CARAVAN AND CAR
It will be possible to park your vehicle in the vicinity of Contea Gentile (not inside). We ask everyone to do not park along the Provincial Road 14 as it constitutes a danger and the competent authorities will be forced to remove the vehicles. Campers and caravans cannot access the camping area.


We hope this information was helpful. Warm greetings from Contea!
For more information, send an email to [email protected]

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Hobbit Families of the Shire

In the shire there are many Hobbit families and you could be part of one of them, each with its own peculiar characteristic. Are you more of a type homely? Are you among those who love the things that grow? Are you someone who likes the adventures?

And what family do you belong to?!?

Baggins: they are a wealthy family of the shire, not snobbish at all, in fact much loved by the rest of the other hobbit families. They have a reputation for being a bit strange and for this reason they are good-naturedly mocked. They love culture, travel and receiving visitors.

Bolgeri: the family in question is among the most well-known not only in the shire but also outside of it as great traders. For their work they travel a lot and know much more than many other Hobbits, what lies beyond the borders of the shire. They are clever, bold but also great bargainers: they could sell pipeweed even to an Ent!

Brandibuck: this is also one of the aristocratic families of the shire, even if their domains extend far outside of it, touching the Old Forest. They are considered bizarre by the other families as they are inclined to adventures and discovery and almost like "foreigners" for their ways. They know the rangers well and have learned many things from them. They are very good friends with the Tooks and never miss an opportunity to gather the families to have fun together in their own way!

Gamgee: they are one of the humblest families in the shire. Hard workers, they love contact with nature, they are serious but not solemn and they are strong, determined but very loyal. Very good friends with the Bagginses, the Tooks and the Brandybucks, they are famous for their love of things that grow.

Sackville-Baggins: they are a wealthy family of the shire, VERY SNOB, and very unloved by the other hobbit families. They have a reputation for being stingy and even a bit thieving, for this reason they are avoided or mocked. They love to "take what is theirs", scold or mock others, pose and show off in front of other families they consider "inferior".

Scavari: not among the most well-known or prominent families of the shire, despite their ancient history. They were the first hobbits to stop living as nomads and to settle in the burrows under the hills, starting one of the most important characteristics of Contea: the construction of the SMIAL, the famous Hobbit Houses.

Serracinta: it is a family not of noble origins but very respected as many of its offspring are dedicated to the activity of guards. They are the only hobbits that you might see armed and are usually found at the entrance of villages, bridges, crossroads, in order to ensure protection and control. They love hunting, outdoor activities and are expert slingers, archers and some even fencers.

Soffiatromba: they are a family of artists, even if of ancient peasant origin. They were the first to bring pipe herb to the shire. The discoverer of this floral marvel was none other than Tobaldo Soffiatromba, called by all Vecchio Tobia. From that moment on, the Hornblower family has been the most loved and lovable of the shire: they don't pick fights with anyone, they are always affable and relaxed and have discovered an innate gift for art and music.

Tronfipiedi: the members of this family are scattered throughout the four Decumans, making it one of the most numerous. They are hard workers, although not very curious about what lies beyond the rivers or the woods or the hills. They mind their own business. And their business is many. They have a predilection for cooking and preparing exquisite delicacies, their cuisine is in great demand at birthdays, parties and anniversaries that practically happen every day!

Tuc: They are the richest and most important family in the shire, but they don't seem to notice. They are crazy, funny, stupid and, in some situations, even magical! They sing, get drunk and go mushroom hunting, they like adventures, and they are famous for suddenly disappearing. They are very good friends with the Brandybuck family.

DEED OF CONTRACT
CONDITIONS OF ENGAGEMENT

In the book and in the film, the most famous halfling in the shire finds himself having to sign a burglar's contract drawn up by the Dwarves with a thousand footnotes and paragraphs. You can find the reproduction of this contract, in English, everywhere, but this one you see was hand-written by one of the loyal "citizens" of our project, in Italian and with references to the Journey that the contea Gentile is undertaking: the Construction and the Birth of a place out of the ordinary!

This document can be filled in with the type of trade or service you can offer for the creation of the contea Gentile!

Handmade paper, custom font, pages cut out and sewn by hand with string and sealed with hot wax.

If you're curious, find out more about the Journey to Middle Earth here!

This document is not necessarily widely or legally recognized by states friend or foe, neighboring or distant, real or imagined. It has recognized and guaranteed validity only within the territories of the contea Gentile.

OFFICIAL COIN
OF LA CONTEA GENTILE

Minted in 2022, it depicts the symbol of the shire on one side, the Acorn. While on the other side the face of the nicest mayor there is, Nicolas Gentile. This coin was created by one of the loyal "citizens" of the county project, to support and grow it.

Attention: obviously this currency has no legal value in Italy or other countries (perhaps only in imaginary ones). This is a gadget/souvenir from La contea Gentile. Certainly more emotionally valuable than other currencies in circulation in the world!

OFFICIAL PASSPORT
OF LA CONTEA GENTILE

Always carry the Official Passport of LA CONTEA GENTILE with you! This is the most excellent identification document: every self-respecting resident of La contea Gentile, presumed or current never leaves home without it! This passport was created by one of the loyal "citizens" of the shire project, in support and growth of it.

Fill it out with the information, characteristics and details that distinguish you: gender, species, class, hair, eyes, build, particular brands and much more!

This document is not necessarily widely or legally recognized by friendly or hostile, neighbours or distant, real or imaginary states. It has recognized and guaranteed validity only within the territories of La Contea Gentile. Please consult the official sources of the various kingdoms, citadels and states before visiting. Special visas and/or official stamps may be required.