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The Palio Races of Siena The palio Races are the biggest traditional festival in Siena. It is a well-publicised mediaeval equestrian challenge based in Siena since the 1300's. The race that lasts less than 2 minutes and is a peaceful means of settling rivalries. The city is divided into 17 areas, and each area competes against one another in the Palio. Each area is assigned a horse, and the horses compete in la corsa of Piazza del Campo. Two palio races are held each year, one on the 2nd July and the other 16th August. The festivities begin 3 days before the races and this entails banquets, blessing of the horses, parades and many other celebrations.   Sienna Monuments Piazza del Campo Siena Cathedral La Torre del Mangia Church of San Domenico Siena Jazz Accademia Musicale The Palio Races of Siena Maggiolata Siena Parks Treno Natura Siena Camping Siena Nightlife Siena Museums Museo per Bambini Museo Civico Oratorio di S.Bernardino Palace of the Papesse Pinacoteca Nazionale Museum Biccherna Tablets Orto Botanico The Palio Races of Siena - Festivals in Siena - Siena Festivals Tuscany Italy

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