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In 30 days, the Palio di Siena of 2 July 2026 will officially begin. However, so far only six of the ten contrade are known that will take part in the Palio. The next thirty days will therefore be decisive…
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…
The Palio of July 2, 2024 will be held tonight at 7:30 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: Oca with Tittia on…
Last night at the cena della Prova Generale, the two fantini who are about to make their big debut were given a nickname. Bruco nicknamed his rider Mattia Chiavassa Tambani. Giraffa chose the nickname Granito for Gabriele Puligheddu. It is…
Tonight at 7 pm the Palio of August 16, 2022 will be driven. We would like to give an overview of the 10 participants. Who is the favourite? Who are the outsiders? And who are the unknowns? Favorites: Chiocciola: Fantino…
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…
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…
On Monday 17 May Andrea Mari detto Brio died in a car accident in Bolgheri. He was 43 years old and was one of the protagonists of the Palio. He participated in 32 Palio and won 6 of them (win…