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After the Palio of July it’s time for the August Palio! A second chance for many; a first chance since the corona pandemic for some. As you know, there are many appointments during the days of the Palio. To keep…
78 horses were registered by their owner for the preliminary visit. They will undergo a medical examination on August 6 and 7. Then a new list follows; one with horses that go to the prove regolamentate (prove di notte) and…
After yesterday’s estrazione, the captains agreed to reinstall Ambrosione as Mossiere. Fabio Magni, who was already Mossiere between 2016 and 2018, will be vice-mossiere again.
Yesterday evening, Sunday July 10, Onda, Selva and Chiocciola were added to Tartuca, Lupa, Giraffa, Civetta, Leocorno, Nicchio and Valdimontone who were already allowed to participate. We see three rivalries in the Piazza del Campo: Chiocciola-Tartuca, Civetta-Leocorno and Nicchio-Valdimontone. In…
On Sunday, July 10 at 7 p.m., the draw of the Contrade will take place. The we will know who will participate in the Palio on August 16, alongside Tartuca, Lupa, Giraffa, Civetta, Leocorno, Nicchio and Valdimontone. The flags of…
The city of Siena has confirmed the 2 painters for the Palios of July and August 2022. Emma Sergeant will paint the drappeloni of July 2, Andrea Anastasio will do the same for the August 16 Palio. The appointment of…