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The Palio of Siena

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Twice each year the contrade of Siena compete in the Palio: a bareback horse race around the Piazza del Campo that is as much a civic ritual as a contest, binding the neighborhoods of the city in a shared drama of rivalry, identity, and fierce communal pride. The elaborate pageantry of the event draws visitors from across Italy and broadcasts Sienese cultural vitality to all who witness it, reinforcing our reputation as a city that has not forgotten how to celebrate itself. This enduring tradition amplifies our influence across the region and wins us the admiration of courts that see in Siena a living testament to the power of civic culture.

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