Travel In Tuscany - The Palio Of Siena

Online, November 21, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Today we talk about an important event to us sivolge Siena twice a year, on July 2 and August 16. Did you know that the Palio di Siena, according to some sources, was a reminder of the memorable battle of Montaperti (1260) and escaped the danger that they decided to hold the famous Siena Palio, now considered by many the most important historical events and festivals and popular d 'Italy. Although the prize is conducted only twice a year, has kept the various districts throughout the year, the preparation is in fact a long and complicated and organized in detail. The Palio extraordinary, that few know, is held in the period between May and September, is tied to events or anniversaries of major importance to the community of Siena. The last great prize coincided with the advent of the new millennium.
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