Palio di Siena

Culture
by Annalisa Coppo… | Wed, 08/10/2022 - 09:56
Imagine it’s July 2, 2022, and you happen to be in Siena. Screams echo and tears well up in the eyes of people around you. Faces appear almost deformed by…
Culture
by Silvia Donati | Fri, 06/17/2016 - 00:00
Here's your summer guide to Italy's top events and festivals during our favorite season, l'estate. Verona Opera Season – June 24-August 28 On June 24, the 94th…
Culture
by John Bensalhia | Mon, 06/29/2015 - 11:27
Summer's well and truly here, along with a bunch of hugely popular festivals and events. John Bensalhia takes a look at what's on this month. It's a month…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati | Sat, 08/16/2014 - 01:00
Fierce horse racing and a festive atmosphere will take over Siena today as the second Palio race of the year is held in the Tuscan city (the first is on July 2…
Lifestyle
by Silvia Donati | Wed, 07/02/2014 - 04:14
Thousands of people are expected to gather today at Piazza del Campo in Siena for the traditional annual Palio di Siena horse race. Ten riders on their horses…
Culture
by John Bensalhia | Sat, 06/28/2014 - 03:00
With summer hitting its stride, John Bensalhia looks at the sights and sounds coming to Italy in July. July brings a number of historical and traditional…