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Palio di Siena 2011. Image by Janus Kinase https://www.flickr.com/photos/janus_kinase/5890623276 under creative commons license

Siena holds first Palio of 2024 on 2nd July

July 1, 2024July 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The historic Palio di Siena horse race returns on Tuesday 2nd July, with bareback riders competing in the medieval heart of the Tuscan city.

Pandolfo Petrucci, ruler of Siena, who died on 21st May 1512.

On this day in history: Death of Pandolfo Petrucci, ruler of Siena

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pandolfo Petrucci, an influential figure in the history of Siena, dominated the political landscape of the Tuscan city from the late 15th century into the early 16th century. Born in 1452, Petrucci’s rise to power was marked by his cunning political acumen and strategic alliances, which ultimately established him as the de facto ruler of […]

Siena Palio - image shows the horses racing in the Palio from 2006. A grey horse is narrowlung in front

A riderless horse wins the Siena Palio

August 17, 2023August 17, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A ‘scosso’ – riderless horse – from the Oca (Goose) contrada won the Siena Palio devoted to Our Lady of the Assumption last night. It was the historic district’s second win in the iconic medieval bareback race since July last year.