Sourrounding siena

Surroundings and Tourist Routes

SIENA

On July 2 and August 16 in Siena, in Piazza del Campo, held the traditional Palio, a horse race mounted a hair (ie without saddle) between the different quarters of Siena who monopolize the attention of the City for several days; this is the fact that the prize is not only a historic event or the review of an ancient medieval joust, but the expression is rooted tradition dell'antichissima and Siena. The prize is far from an event that we can gabelles in "few days", but is the result of a careful and maniacal organization by the city quarters, leading an intense social life and throughout the membership ' round. The Palio draws many tourists and is followed by several live television. Palio is connected to a lively controversy by animal rights groups that consider the race extremely risky for the lives of horses. Also because of these pressures of public opinion in recent years the City has stepped up efforts to ensure a level of safety and veterinary support the highest level. In Siena, however, the horse will be in great care and trained throughout the year. During the 96 hours of the Palio, given that he is the only one capable of bringing the "rag" (the recognition of victory) in the district is the horse that represents the quarter through spennacchiera (the rosette with the colors of the village post on the front of the animal), not the jockey. It is the horse that wins the Palio also "shocked" (ie without its rider). A Radicondoli there is also a pensioner for all the Palio horse that can no longer run for accidents or old age. A final note to understand the veneration of the Sienese for this animTo: Do not you forget the name of only one horse who has participated in the race and the most victorious dedicate graves where Contrada may render honors to these runners missing (for example the tomb of Brando, a legendary horse of the recent past Siena).