BARDO is an intentional micronation.
The term micronation, which literally means small nation, is a neologism. It is an entity that claims to be an independent nation or state while not officially
recognized by governments and big international organizations.
Bardo was born on February 20, 2020 as intentional micronation with the precise objective of connecting artists, free thinkers, holistic healers. But we have been active from 2013 as cultural association with a lot of events and projects.
The creative freedom of thought and action is the passport to join Bardo.
Together with respect for nature and for the planet that hosts us, the only true Kingdom to which we refer.
The coat of arms of the micronation is deliberately a call to noble heraldry in fact, but this does not mean that the duchy is monarchic: the citizens of Bardo are libertarians and the titles acquired are exquisitely Dadaists. Life in the Duchy passes out of the time of modern civilizations, but it reclines to the rhythms of nature as in a contemporary monastery where daily practice and a primeval spirituality come together to create moments of pure wonder, art and beauty. Whatever you are doing like keeping a healthy wood or doing an ambient electronic music concert. This is the Bardo, a place where utopia has come true.
February 20, 2025 - Five Years of Vision
Celebrating the Duchy of Bardo!
Five years ago, the Duchy of Bardo was born - a place where the pursuit of awareness merges with the beauty of art, and where every soul in search of truth finds space to express and grow.
Over this half-decade, we welcomed artists, free thinkers, and travelers from all over the world.
But the Duchy of Bardo is more than this: it is a vision that embraces ecosophy, respect for all living beings, and harmony between humanity and nature. We believe in a holistic vision of health, where well-being is not just about the body but also the mind and spirit, in connection with the universe around us. We uphold the beauty of life in all its forms and commit to protecting those who have no voice: hedgehogs, foxes, bats, dogs, cats, and many other wild creatures have found refuge in the Duchy before returning to their natural habitat after a period of healing and care. Because every life is precious, and every living being is part of a greater balance. This celebration is not just a remembrance of an achievement but a hymn to the future we will continue to build - with the same passion, the same free spirit, and the same dedication to truth and the preservation of Nature.
A special heartfelt applause go to the Knights of the Black Star, the faithful defensors of Bardo’s identity, guardians, and messengers of our free spirit in every corner of the world. Through their commitment, the vision of the Duchy spreads and takes root in distant lands, connecting those who share the same values of self-determination.
And today, our thoughts reach out to the world - to the Ministers and Ambassadors who, from different latitudes, from India to Belgium, from Spain to Nigeria, from Occitania to Argentina, from Moon to Piedmont and beyond, carry the beating heart of Bardo with them, weaving cultures, ideas, and sensibilities into a single universal symphony.
Just as thought finds expression in words, so too does beauty take shape through gesture and art.
A special thank you goes to the members of the Teatro Selvatico, who embody the primal force of creative expression. With their free and untamed art, they are the armed hand of beauty within the Duchy, finding in our spaces a safe haven where they can give voice to Beauty. The Duchy of Bardo is their home, the stage where poetry takes flesh, and dreams comes true.
And we cannot forget the vital lifeblood of this small yet great utopia: the Citizens of the Duchy, free and enlightened souls who, from every corner of the planet, continue to nurture this vision with their enthusiasm, knowledge, and indomitable spirit. Today, we surpass the extraordinary milestone of 500 members, a sign that the seed planted five years ago has taken deep root and continues to sprout wherever there is a heart ready to heed Bardo’s call.
Long live the Duchy of Bardo!
The official celebrations for the 5th anniversary of the foundation of the Duchy and the birthday of Duke Piercarlo
will be held on June 21, 2025: the day of the Summer Solstice and the day of our Constitution!
May 16, 2025
Bardo meets Microemirato Gesuitico di Latrun
Mutual Recognition Treaty
The Microemirate Gesuitic of Latrun (MGL State) is a micronation founded in November 2023. The Emir declared the sovereignty and independence of the Microemirate only in the official email called State Location and considers the study room and the dining room of his home as territories legally occupied.
March, 2025 - The Duchy of the Bardo stands with Mutonia
The Duchy of Bardo strongly supports the Mutoid Waste Company and the cultural, social, and artistic value it represents. Mutonia is not just a settlement, nor a temporary guest in Santarcangelo di Romagna: it is one of the city's beating hearts, a beacon of creativity and revolution that has illuminated the cultural landscape for 35 years with its unique vision: "The Mutoids have transformed the very concept of art and reuse, spreading a message of sustainability and transformation long before these topics became central to public discourse. Through their creations, they have redefined the meaning of repurposing, giving life to works that resonate with ecological awareness and an energy beyond conventions."
Bardo recognizes
in this experience an example of expressive freedom, cultural resistance, and artistic evolution: Mutonia is not just a place—it is a living laboratory of alternative visions, where dreams take
shape through reclaimed and reinvented materials. We stand alongside those who support this reality, reaffirming that the Mutoid Waste Company is an integral part of Santarcangelo’s history and a
broader cultural heritage that must not and cannot be erased. Artistic and social revolutions cannot be erased: they must be recognized, protected, and celebrated.
If you feel to became a citizen, do not hesitate to ask for a citizenship fee and join BARDO.
Adhering to citizenship has no cost, and you will receive your digital certificate by email. The official metal pin is available and you can order it from the shop.
With your offer you will sustain the rewild project of our Duchy.
Request online citizenship!
We are waiting for you,
the Regent.
Johnson Righeira triumphs at Sanremo 2025 with Coma Cose!
Our beloved citizen Johnson Righeira delivered a magical moment at the Sanremo Festival, reinterpreting L’estate sta finendo in the duet performance with Coma
Cose: an intense, nostalgic, and futuristic performance all at once, captivating the audience and reaffirming his timeless talent.
Read the entire article here!
January 15, 2025
Proclamation of the Duchy of Bardo
We, the Duke of Bardo, solemnly proclaim the extension of the Duchy’s territoriality over the enigmatic and legendary Island of Buss.
Premise
The Island of Buss, first recorded in September 1578 by sailors aboard the ship Emmanuel during the third expedition of the famed privateer Sir
Martin Frobisher, is a land that transcends the boundary between the visible and the invisible. It embodies mystery and the unknown—as a phantom island—values that are fundamental to the spirit
of the Duchy of Bardo. More info here
August 28th - 2nd September, 2024
Hemera: a FIVE DAY journey (from August 28th to September 2nd) that explores the INTERCONNECTIONS between all life forms.
The Duchy of BARDO intentional micronation pulls down the drawbridge to open up to @teatroselvatico festival.
IT WAS AMAZING!!!
August 16, 2024
What does a Psychedelic music festival have to do with Micronations?
This summer, the Duke of Bardo will be a guest speaker
at the 8th edition of the WAO Festival in Umbria (ITA):
"Sovranità in miniatura: il (quinto) mondo delle micronazioni
Sovereignty in miniature: the (fifth) world of micronations"
Isn't the idea of creating your own nation, no matter how small, a form of expanded consciousness, a typical effect of psychedelic culture?
See you in San Venanzo (TR), from August 14 to 18, 2024 at Wao festival!
August 3, 2024
Bardo meets Grand Duchy of the Burgundians
Mutual Recognition Treaty
The Principality is a micronation founded
on February 13, 2024.
The Grand Duchy is committed to the preservation of the historical memory of Burgundy.
July 26, 2024
We couldn't have found a better occasion to announce the appointment of our friend, well-known writer and explorer Marco Zagni as Ambassador to the Amazon: his expedition to an unexplored area of the Peruvian Amazon is starting today. "La via dei fiumi", the exploratory itinerary in question, was presented in April in Rome.
July 7, 2024
The Duchy of Bardo is pleased to host the Wellness Day: a lot of holistic practitioners in the field and many possibilities to bring
relaxation into your life.
Essenic Therapies - Bach Flowers - Forest Bathing - Therapeutic Frequencies - Fascial Postural Manipulation - Relaxation Massage - Meditation - Metamedicine - Osteopathy - Pranotherapy - Foot
Reflexology - Shamanism - Sacred Feminine - Shiatsu - Sound Vibrations - Zooanthropology and Animal Welfare
September 18, 2023
The Duchy of Bardo is pleased to officially announce the opening of diplomatic relations with the Parliamentary Monarchy of
Duckionary.
October 11, 2023
The Duchy of Bardo is pleased to officially announce
the opening of diplomatic relations with the
Sovereign Military Order Of Temple Of Throne Blessed Virgin Of Galicia, The Emperors Of East And West.
On Wednesday 11 October H.G. the Duke Piercarlo of Bardo signed the Treaty of diplomatic relations and mutual recognition with the Council of Grand Priors and
Prelates of the Sovereign Military Order.
September 17, 2023
The Duchy of Bardo is pleased to officially announce the opening of diplomatic relations with the Principality of Shedingeh.
On Sunday 17 September H.G. the Duke Piercarlo of Bardo received the delegation from the Principality of Shedingeh led by Prince Daniele I personally accompanied by the Princess Angela and their heir to the throne together with official members of government - the Minister of Tourism Baroness Federica and the Minister of Culture and the Arts Dama Elena.
The leaders mutually signed the Mutual Recognition Treaty and initiated diplomatic relations between the two micronations, close ideally and geographically.
August 5, 2023
COSMYTE at BARDO DUCHY
Special event at the Duchy: the connection with
the sidereal spaces continues, recently inaugurated with the concert by Maiu and the small Cosmic Orchestra.
This time COSMYTE will arrive with their sound spaceship: Galactic Music / Live instruments & Psychedelic Electronica. On expeditions to Europe, Russia, India, China and Latin America, meeting other traveling artists who embark on stage creates a unique experience with each appearance.
www.cosmyte.com
September 8-9-10, 2023
HEMERA at BARDO DUCHY
Official Festival by Teatro Selvatico at the Duchy
www.teatroselvatico.it
July 23, 2023
The Free Time Knight and 'Principe del Campo' Massimo Beltrando aka Maiu brings his live album with the Piccola Orchestra Cosmica to the Duchy of Bardo this year for an unmissable event. Don't miss it!
July, 2023
We are honored to present the new Minister of Extra-Terrestrial Affairs and Interplanetary Cooperation: Marco Marsili from Gubbio (Pg) is president
of the association Dal Cielo alla Terra, a writer and renowned speaker in the field of extra-terrestrial issues as well as being a contactee.
After 10 years from the first meeting, in 2019 he wrote the book “I Viandanti delle Stelle. Chronicles from the Infinite Universe".
We cannot aspire to a more suitable Friend for this important task!
July 9, 2023
The Duchy of Bardo is pleased to host the Wellness Day:
a lot of holistic practitioners in the field and many possibilities
to bring relaxation into your life.
Family Constellations - Epigenetics - Bach Flowers - Forest Bathing - Therapeutic Frequencies - Fascial Postural Manipulation - Relaxation Massage -
Massophysiotherapy - Meditation - Metamedicine - Osteopathy - Pranotherapy - Reiki - Foot Reflexology - Shamanism - Sacred Feminine - Shiatsu - Vibrational Neurogenic Tremor - Sound Vibrations -
Zooanthropology and Animal Welfare
June 11, 2023
The Duchy of Bardo is pleased to officially announce
the opening of diplomatic relations with the
Principality of Aigues-Mortes: we've signed
the Mutual Recognition Treaty!
April 4, 2023
It is with great satisfaction that the Duchy of Bardo was admitted to the OMF (Organisation de la MicroFrancophonie).
We are confident that we will soon have the opportunity to demonstrate our value in the OMF. We welcome members of the organization,old and new. Hearts up!
December 30, 2022
H.G. the Duke at Centro Panta Rei for the talk about new forms of communities, thanks to AWARE - Bellezza Resistente for the opportunity and all people was there for this interesting meeting.
December 23, 2022
This year we met a traveller, a very special soul on the road who has reached the whole world from Piedmont: it is no coincidence that his name is
Vagamondo, you can find their books online.
He is the founder of Meraki community.
We decided to give him a unique honor
because his story is incredible and his energy inexhaustible.
Thanks to Teatro Selvatico for bringing him at Bardo.
November 29, 2022
The Duke of Bardo signed a mutual recognition
treaty with the Empire of Imvrassia,
a micronational polity with territorial holdings in
Greece, Spain, Germany and Australia.
Founded in 2011 by Emperor Aggelos I as a principality,
Imvrassia is now formed as a unitary and constitutional monarchy,
and is a founding member of the League of Hellenistic Micronations.
BREAKIN NEWS: the Duke is on Twitter
follow H.G. to be informed about Bardo!
October 2-7, 2022
Compost Toilet Workshop
The workshop organized by Teatro Selvatico with Centro Panta Rei (PG-Italy) was a success!
Now Bardo has an amazing multiple compost toilet and two new Free Time Knights!
September 10, 2022
Ambienti 3.0 - Frequenze da Altrove
The Bardo's microfestival of Ambient music is back:
Alessandro Bonino, Stefano Rossello, Noorglo.
An unmissable live event to really touch the experimentation of contemporary artists who imagine the future and make it present.
August 16, 2022
Aztec dance Tonatiuh
Directly from Mexico to the Bardo Duchy in collaboration with the Teatro Selvatico throughout the night of August 16, 2022
Tonatiuh dance group + theatrical show Frida Vive + medicine wheel + purification ritual dances
Danzas preehispànicas del Barrio antiguo de Monterrey nuevo Leòn México
August 11, 2022
SUPPORTS THE SANCTUARY IN ROME
"The killing of 140 pets in a shelter is not considered a serious and irreparable damage by the Lazio TAR - La Sfattoria degli Ultimi".This creates a precedent that in addition to being terrible in this case can become pure madness for the future of all those who care about the welfare of their animals, especially in Sanctuaries.
The Duchy of Bardo supports the sanctuary of La Sfattoria degli Ultimi, aided by any means possible.
You can dot it too signing the petition:
Save these animals from slaughter
June 25-26, 2022
Constitution day was powerful,
this year the NaturArte Festival was great!
Thanks for being with us at Bardo to celebrate it.
Our duchy is reaching a lot of acclaim around the world, thanks to everyone for believing in the future every day.
Info and tickets:
https://naturartefestival.com/
Eirene, dance for the Earth
Our friends of the Ganden monastery have left the duchy: but they will return to India with a tribute that will carry the sign of our friendship beyond the borders
of the national states, the flag of Bardo.
The symbol of the sun and the black star will wave again as a reminder of the freedom of peoples, and this time in lands far from our small homeland.
Long live Bardo, long live Tibet!
June 5, 2022
AIRPLANT 1.0
World Environment Day
MAIU live
HERNE hybrid-set
PLAYMOB 8 hands dj-set
A special day to embrace nature like a wave, feeling safe.
May 11, 2022
Our Honorary Citizen
Johnson Righeira at Eurovision!
Eurovision Village - Turin (Italy)
Duchy of BARDO (2020) VS Duchy of URBINO (1443-1631)
THE IDEAL FESTIVAL: ALETHÈIA | 6 7 8 May 2022 | PRESENTATION
Friday 6 May Rampa di Francesco di Giorgio Martini at 5.45 pm
Something epochal will happen in URBINO - CITTA' 'IDEALE on Friday 6 May 2022, in fact we will ask WIKIPEDIA with sympathy to change the definition of
micronation.
-to cancel: "A peculiar feature, in fact, is the lack of diplomatic relations with the national states and with the major international organizations"
-and leave: "OTHERS ARE ALSO BORN AS A CULTURAL PROPAGANDA VEHICLE" FIND OUT WHY AND WHY AT THE PRESENTATION of the ALETHEIA FESTIVAL - FRIDAY 6 MAY at 5.45 pm -
FRANCESCO DI GIORGIO MARTINI RAMP - MARKET ENTRANCE / RESERVED only for those who provide the PASSWORD
Honorary Citizenship to LORD DUNSANY, Ireland
BARDO is proud to announce a new exceptional citizen: Lord Dunsany has enthusiastically accepted the honorary citizenship of the Duchy, and this is only the beginning.
Randal Plunkett (film director/writer and metal-fan) has transformed 700 acres of his park 40 kilometers from Dublin into an area of rehabilitation and recovery of wild animals: forests, meadows, streams and wild streams finally welcome free animals. Yes, because Lord Randal has banned hunting by virtue of the freedom to live.
«It should be a common practice» says the 21st Baron on VanityFair: «I want to help change things».
April 3, 2022: ESSERE CARMELO BENE
February 20, 2022
Earth Decay
against climate change
Italian deathsers Jumpscare, in collaboration with the Duchy of Bardo, have released the video visualizer of Earth Decay, a track extracted from the album 'Don't Close Your Eyes', directed by Luigi Cervellini (LB Studio) and produced by the band itself. The video visualizer aims to raise awareness of the harms of pollution and climate change, today as support to Bardo commitment for the environment.
Bardo officially against the plan for culling of nutrias
Like the Estense Consulate of Flandrensis in Modena, the micronation offers itself as a place of refuge for these unwanted animals to the Magliano Alpi municipality.
STOP CULLING NUTRIAS!
The Duke of
Bardo on Microcosme.info
Many thanks to Palais Princier d'Aigues-Mortes et Olivier Martinez, Bardo returns to talk about himself: the Duke was interviewed on Microcosme.info in a report that sees Italy as protagonist with our Duchy and Alcatraz Republic of Jacopo Fo.
Enjoy the reading, citizens!
A new Nobility is born
It is not your (micro)nation that makes the lineage noble, but it is you who makes the (micro)nation noble.
The granting of noble titles instead belongs to the Sovereign, but all citizens of Bardo have the right to wear a personal coat of arms.
The Heraldic College has just granted two new titles:
Barone della Cinta and Visconte della Selva
September 26, 2021
Bardo hosts Flandrensis Delegation during Ambienti microfestival
[Ph. Dss. Estelo Anghilante]
The Consul Baron Manuel Noorglo and a group of Flandrensis citizens from Modena come to Bardo to meet the Duke Piercarlo von Bòrmida
and visit the Bardo Duchy.
November 11, 2021
Bardo meets Principauté Anthophilia
Mutual Recognition Treaty
The Principality is a micronation founded on August 4, 2020.
The Principality is the land of the defenders of Nature, and more particularly of the defenders of pollinating animals.
July 10, 2021
Bardo meets Flandrensis
inter-micronational meeting in Modena
The Duke will play live as Bòrmanvs
during the Vegvisir Dark Ambient Festival
June 20, 2021
Constitution day was amazing, friend of Bardo micronation!
Check photos on Instagram official page
Waiting for next NaturArte Festival at Bardo
May 30, 2021
Polimnia
urban attack by Teatro Selvatico with Wintercroft masks was a success!
Bardo hosted as usual his art collective for the preparation of the act: Mondovì was conquered!
More photos on facebook page
May 22, 2021
Bardo micronation grows with a new Honorary Citizen
of great popularity: we are honored to have among us another special artist who has decided to return to country life.
Welcome Johnson Righeira!
February 28, 2021
Order of the Black Star - Chivalry of Arts
We live in an age where mediocrity often triumphs, but we at Bardo promote quality and belonging to a reality that is nourished by the love for beauty: the College of the Chapter is proud to present Emiliano Mondini, the first Knight is witness to this commitment of fidelity to the only kingdom that we recognize, Nature, mother of all arts. And to the Duchy, of course!
July 21, 2020
Estense Consul of Grand Duchy of Flandrensis sign the treaty of reciprocal recognition with the Duke Regent of BARDO Intentional Micronation for their positive actions against global warming: today is a great day for our micronations.
"Archipelago (ärkəˈpeləˌgō): showy and irregular grouping of related things."
Do you live in a house or appartment you own? You are convinced that is the only state border that you really feel like your?
Why don't you choose to become part of the project 'BARDO Archipelago'?
Our micronation is made from islands of freedom and it is in constant evolution. If you share our intent with us, you are welcome: don't hesitate and join BARDO to be part of a real state of art.
We are a micronation who grows like a plant pointing to the sun.
Contact us to be part of our dream.
Mutual recognition treaties
Kingdoms and Lands of the Crown of Ruthenia, Kingdom of North Barchant, Vandewal Principality, Grand Duchy of Flandrensis, Empire of
Lehmark, Commonwealth of Dracul, Principauté de Moscha, Empire of Angyalistan, Atlas Island, Nabuzje Federal Republic, Desert Realm of Raphistan, Principauté Anthophilia, Rank
republic of MMBS, Empire of Imvrassia, Principality of Aigues-Mortes, Principality of Shedingeh, Sovereign Military Order Of Temple Of Throne Blessed Virgin Of Galicia, The Emperors
Of East And West, Parliamentary Monarchy of Duckionary, Grand Duchy of the Burgundians, Gardubian Kingdom
ABDUCTION [free_time_nature_creativity]
The project combines the need of those who love nature but live in the city, of those who love animals and feel they have a strong sense of belonging to the land but cannot yet do it in a constant and total way.
ABDUCTION connects volunteers and natural artistic and rural projects by promoting educational and cultural experiences based on a non-profit exchange of trust, to help on building a sustainable glocal community.
Who is an ABDUCTED: a person visiting the micronation who offers their time in daily activities in exchange for experiences and practicing sustainable lifestyles.
* Please note that ABDUCTION is not a paid job - hosts do not offer monetary compensation!
