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Yesterday, around 19h00, the draw has been made in Siena for the Palio on July 2, 2023. Istrice, Drago, Torre and Chiocciola have been drawn and will ride the Palio together with Aquila, Giraffa, Selva, Onda, Nicchio and Tartuca. Civetta…
Tonight (Sunday May 21) at 7 pm, the draw will take place of the four Contrade who will participate in the Palio on July 2 with Aquila, Giraffa, Selva, Onda, Nicchio and Tartuca; this is the last estrazione with Luigi…
As you can see today on social media, we are very proud to announce our PalioApp. This was designed during winter. In recent weeks it was presented to the Consorzio per la Tutela del Palio di Siena. We got their…
The first two weekends of October each year are dominated by the victory celebrations of the two winning contrade. This year was no different. The first weekend of October it was Drago’s turn (although their Festa del Rione was postponed…
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.
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
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, 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 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…
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.…
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…
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…