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As always, we’re happy to share some videos of the Valdimontone festivities after the Palio, in the Piazza and towards Via Dei Servi. We also feature some interviews after the Palio with many of the key figures. We’re also sharing…
The Contrada del Valdimontone won the August 2025 Palio thanks to a convincing gallop by Giuseppe Zedde, better known as Gingillo, and Anda and Bola. Pre-race predictions were confirmed, making the Servi duo among the favorites. It was a long…
Valdimontone just won the August 2025 Palio with Gingillo on Anda e Bola.
Leocorno, Onda, Civetta, Valdimontone. These are the four contrade that were “kissed” by lot, along with Pantera, Tartuca, Drago, Bruco, Giraffa and Aquila, who participate by right. The first official act for the Palio dell’Assunta was completed with the drawing…
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…
Yesterday evening, at the cena della Prova Generale of Valdimontone, Antonio Francesco Mula got his nickname: Shardana. Shardana is the name of the ancient warriors (Sciardana) of Sardinia. They are known for never giving up on their goal. Antonio Francesco…
The Prova Generale has just been driven. She was traditionally preceded by the Carabinieri on horseback. A minute of silence was also paid to the death of Andrea Mari (Brio) last year. Brio rode 32 palios of which he won…
Tonight the Prima prova of the Palio of July 2, 2022 was held at 7.45 pm. After the horses were distributed at 2 pm this afternoon, the captains took action to find the right fantino that suits the strategy they…
Drago, Bruco, Chiocciola, Pantera, Civetta and Torre were just drawn in the Sala degli Arazzi in the Palazzo Pubblico of Siena. Around a quarter past 7, the first flag was hung at the town hall after a trumpet blast. The…
The draw of the six contrade who will participate in the Palio on July 2, 2022 will take place on May 29 at 7 p.m.. On that date we will know who will join Valdimontone, Istrice, Leocorno and Lupa. We…