7Experience Palio in Siena

The Palio di Siena is a horse race like no other, held twice a year in Siena’s historic Piazza del Campo.

This event is a fiercely competitive and exhilarating experience where rival neighborhoods compete for honor and glory. The atmosphere is electric as horses race around the tight, cobblestone track, and spectators cheer on their chosen contrada. Witnessing the Palio is an unforgettable glimpse into the passionate spirit of the Sienese people.