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Tuscany : Siena’s Palio

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Since the Middle Ages, Siena has staged a bareback horse race around the Campo. Preparations and festivities last for a week. On the day of the race you can stand in the Campo’s centre for free or buy a seat ticket (months in advance) from any business ringing the piazza. Enjoy the pageantry and sbandieratori (flag tossers), before glimpsing the furious, 90-second race.

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Piazza del Campo Siena 2 Jul, 16 Aug

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