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Lupa, Oca, Bruco, Valdimontone and Pantera are the Contrade drawn yesterday evening, Sunday 25 May, for the Palio of 2 July 2025. They will be added to the five others who are entitled to participate in the Palio: Tartuca, Chiocciola,…
In 5 months we will be in full swing towards the first Palio of 2025. As always, it promises to be an exciting Palio year. CONTRADE Due to the disqualifications of Aquila, Nicchio and Torre, no fewer than 5 contrade…
We would like to share Anna Piperato‘s reflections about the 2024 Palios. Palio 17 agosto 2024 Fun Fact: 2024 was the only year in Palio history where both the 2 July and 16 August Palio were postponed due to adverse…
The photos that we took during the Palio days have just been put online. There are fewer than usual, since we were only in Siena for 3 days. From the Prova Generale to the Dopo Palio of August 17 in…
As always, we are happy to share some videos with the festivities of Lupa after the Palio on the Piazza and in the Duomo. Also some interviews after the Palio with mayor, captains and mossiere. Also the Giro della Vittoria…
The Contrada della Lupa with Dino Pes, known as Velluto on Benitos, won the Palio di Siena of August 16, 2024, dedicated to the Madonna Assunta. This was held on August 17 because of the rain the night before. The…
Lupa with Velluto on Benitos wins August Palio 2024. More updates tomorrow. Update 18/8: full article
The Palio will take place tomorrow, Saturday 17th August, at 19:00. It was postponed due to the rain on 16th August during the Corteo Storico. The City Council of Siena decided this after a meeting tonight, Friday 16th August, with…
Because of the rain the Palio is postponed. More info will follow.
The Palio of August 16, 2024 will be held tonight at 7:00 PM. We would like to provide an overview of the 10 participants. Who’s favorite? Who are the outsiders? And who are the unknowns? Favorites: With Tabacco they drew…
Just as last year, and this until 2025, the rights to broadcast the Palio are with La7 and not with the Rai. This obviously has consequences as it cannot be received in abroad. The new contract between the Consorzio Per…
As you undoubtedly know, the evening before the Palio, every contrada eats together in the streets or squares in the contrada. This is called the Cena della Prove Generale. It is the last evening before the Palio, the longest night,…