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Palio

The Palio in Siena, 2 July 2019

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Corteo Storico
The race
The spectators

Highlights


A squad of carabinieri on horseback
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Followed by the musicians of the Palazzo

Standard-bearers at the Corteo Storico

The 17 contrade march. This one is Onda

Pantera
Tartuca

Valdimontone
Nicchio

The Carroccio arrives pulled by four Chianina oxen.

The Carrioccio carries the palio
The palio is the award for the winner of the race

The spectators at the race

The race begins

First round of three

Last round before the finish: nothing is decided yet

The exalted members of the winning contrada (Giraffa)