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Ambrosione returns as Mossiere
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.
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Onda, Selva and Chiocciola drawn for August palio 2022
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…
Sunday July 10: estrazione delle contrade for Palio of August 16, 2022
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…
Website up-to-date
After the Palio of july 2nd 2022, the website now is fully updated. Enjoy your stay. We have made a page with all info about the july-Palio of 2022.
Images of the Palio of July 2nd 2022
Yesterday Tittia won on Zio Frac the Palio for the Contrada del Drago. It was an eventful Palio that was ridden with only 6 contrade. We are happy to list all available images of this Palio. Giubilo Provenzano Interviste
Drago wins Palio ridden with only 6 contrade
Contrada del Drago won the Palio di Siena, 2 July 2022. The Drago triumphed in the photo finish ahead of Torre. Only 6 districts participated in the Palio. After the exclusion this morning of Istrice and Chiocciola due to minor…
Drago wins Palio of July 2nd 2022
Drago, with Tittia on Zio Frac, wins the Palio of July 2, 2022 after a long startingprocedure. All updates and news will be on this site tomorrow.
Tonight’s participants screened
Tonight at 7.30 pm the Palio of July 2, 2022 will be driven. It is the first time since August 16, 2019 that we will see a Palio; this because of Covid-19 that had us in its grip for no…
Leocorno wins the Provaccia, Istrice and Civetta don’t participate
The Provaccia started with considerable delay because some contradaioli from Civetta had started a protest because their horse, presented as usual in the Entrone, was rejected by the municipal veterinary commission. The protest intensified and some contradaioli went on strike.…
Watching the Palio tonight?
For the first time in years, the Palio will not be broadcast via the Rai. This has some consequences since La7 cannot be received in Belgium (and perhaps other countries?). The new contract between the Consorzio Per La Tutela Del…
Valdimontone names Mula: Shardana
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…
Valdimontone wins Prova Generale, Civetta present again with Carburo instead of Bighino
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…