Hump day getaway: Il Palio in Siena
Posted on August 12th, 2009 – 9:25 AMBy Elizabeth Larsen
This Sunday is the second running of Il Palio, the horse race that takes place every July and August in Siena, Italy. The tradition dates back to the Medieval times and involves jockeys riding bareback around a track that winds through the city’s main piazza. A few riders usually lose their mounts, which clearly is part of the attraction for the crowds who throng to this gorgeous city. See for yourself in this video.
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In primitive Siena city of Italy, there is a 4 day long horse racing festival known as Il Palio. The night before this world renowned & inimitable horse race festival starts, huge feasts embark the beginning & after church visit of horses, races begin in the midst of 50 thousand viewers. With multiple facets of Il Palio fascinating viewers, races finish with extravagant celebrations of success on roads.
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Elizabeth Larsen lived in Salzburg, Austria, and has traveled throughout Europe and the Americas. She can say "diaper," "bottle" and "crib" in four languages.
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