historical tradition of Tuscany
The Palio is much more than just an event for the people of Siena, is part of their lives from birth. The Contrada, so called members of a Contrada, participate in the life of their district and to 'the whole organization of the Palio'. The Palio of Siena live with great passion and transport and certainly you will realize it if you have the opportunity to attend a race. The Palio is a very complex event, which throughout history has been enriched by many rules, customs and practices, many of which are known only to Contrada. Below are some of the basic rules and traditions of the Palio, there will certainly be useful to better understand the 'event. The Palio race, also called "career", is held every year on July 2 (Palio di Provenzano in honor of the Madonna di Provenzano) and August 16th (Palio 's Assumption, in honor of the' Assumption of Mary). During the Palio of Siena's main square, Piazza del Campo, is equipped for travel el 'link which will take place on the run is covered with tuff. For every career involved 10 out of 17 Contrade: seven are those who have not during the previous year in that Palio, while other three districts are rather randomly. The days of the Palio are actually four in the fourth race is the competition. The first day of the Palio is held the "traffic", ie the 'lottery el' allocation of horses to different contrade.The Palio is certainly a unique opportunity to experience the warmth and passion of the city of Siena. If you have the opportunity to participate in the Palio, you should not miss because you are unlikely to happen again to take part in a festival so addictive. Is possible to attend the Palio race free from' inside the Piazza del Campo, which we suggest you get at least around 16:30 (unless you want to find room for the columns, ie the edge of the runway of tufa, which are in There is usually up in the morning, especially those close to the move and Fonte Gaia). All 'inside of the square, you can buy drinks to cool off, but there are no public toilets. We strongly encourage you to provide water and drinks and take at least a hat to protect yourself from the sun.
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Villa Elisa - Agriturismo Quarantallina - Pieve a Salti
