Palio di Siena
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Palio di Siena

Siena's heartbeat — the thunder of hooves.

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When is Palio di Siena?

Every year on July 2.

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  • IT

What is Palio di Siena?

The Palio di Siena is a historic horse race held twice a year (July 2 and August 16) in Siena, Italy, around the Piazza del Campo. Ten of Siena's seventeen contrade (districts) compete in this medieval tradition dating back to the 13th century.

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