Festivals in Siena

Siena Festivals and Events

1 Siena Festival Article

1 Siena Festival Photo Gallery

1 Siena Festival Video

1 Siena Festival Website

Siena Festivals » 1 Articles

Article Title: Siena Palio

Festival Name: Siena Palio

Festival Country: Italy

Festival Type(s): Sport - Equestrian, Sport - Bizarre, Traditional

It was Palio, the biggest event in a Sienese year. When the local contrada's (districts) take to the track with their finest horses and race for a coveted silk banner. When horses become Gods, passions are high and the square fills with the excitement of a race for glory.

» read the article