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	Palio di Siena - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Palio di Siena (known locally as the Palio delle Contrade), the most famous palio in Italy, is a horse race held twice each year on July 2 and August 16 in Siena, in which the horse and rider represent one of the seventeen Contrade, or city wards.
		The first race (Palio di Provenzano) is held on July 2, which is both the Feast of the Visitation and the date of a local festival in honour of the Madonna of Provenzano (a painting once owned by the Sienese leader Provenzano Salvani, which was supposed to have miraculous curative power).
		In the Palio held on August 16, 2004 the horse for the Contrada of the Bruco (Caterpillar) fell and was badly trampled as the race was not stopped, despite possible additional safety risks for other horses.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Palio_di_Siena (1245 words)

	The Palio horse race
		The Palio is run to celebrate the miraculous apparition of the Virgin Mary near the old houses that belonged to Provenzano Salvani.
		The Palio was run for the first time in 1701 in honour of the "Madonna dell'Assunta" the patroness and Advocate of Siena through all the tragic events since she protected the Sienese militia at the famous battle of Monteaperti on September 4, 1260, against the Florentines.
		The Palio is a historical secular tradition strictly connected with the origin of the Contradas of Siena (districts into which the town is divided).
	www.ilpalio.org /palioenglish.htm (1192 words)

	Palio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Palio is the name given in Italy to an annual athletic contest, very often of a historical character, pitting the neighbourhoods of a town or the hamlets of a comune against each other.
		Typically they are fought in costume and commemorate some event or tradition of the Middle Ages, and thus often involve horse racing, archery, jousting, crossbow shooting, and similar medieval sports.
		The most famous is undoubtedly the Palio di Siena; but there are hundreds of others throughout Italy and the surrounding countries.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Palio (137 words)

	Artistica Italian Ceramics - Il Palio di Siena - Wall Plates (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		The “Palio di Siena” is a tournament as a replica of a Medieval horse race which is ran twice year, during the summer season, in the city of Siena, located in the beautiful Tuscany region.
		The “Palio di Siena” is a “replica” of a medieval horse race which is ran twice year in the summer season in the city of Siena located in the beautiful Tuscany region.
		Siena is an ancient medieval city built on 3 hills and surrounded by an immense stone wall, typical of medieval architecture, Siena welcomes her guests with the saying as it is written on the Porta Camollia: "Cor Magi tibi Seni pandit" (Siena opens her heart to you even more through this door).
	www.artistica.com /palio.htm (1735 words)

	Palio di Siena schedules
		The horses, after having been examined by veterenarians and considered to be in ideal condition, are divided into groups of 5-7 horses for "batterie" or trials and then allowed to run around the dirt (tufo) track three times to determine if they are suitable to run on this type of track.
		In all the neighborhoods of the Contradas who partecipate in the Palio race, the leaders, contrada members, guests and even tourists gather for a dinner in honor of the protagonists of the Palio.
		After the members of the historical parade get dressed up in their costumes, in the Contrade that are participating in the Palio, the ritual of the benediction of the horse and the jockey in their respective contrada churches takes place.
	www.sienaquietvilla.net /schedules_of_the_palio.htm (842 words)

	Palio di Siena - Siena's Palio Horse Race
		The backbone of Il Palio are Siena's 17 contrade, which we would liken to city wards or administrative districts.
		There are seventeen of these "museums" in Siena, each crammed with mementoes, drawings, paintings, photographs, sacred art objects, locks of horse mane, military uniforms, tiny sets of jockey silks and, most importantly, every single banner (or palio) won by the contrada since they started handing them out.
		After the tratta, all life in Siena is focused on the race.
	www.initaly.com /ads/palio/palio.htm (2820 words)

	Comune di Siena - Palio: i colori di Siena - Citazioni citabili
		Donne e Palio: un rapporto in continua evoluzione e seppur fedele alla tradizione che vuole che il Palio sia una festa maschile, donne e Palio un rapporto in continua evoluzione.
		A Siena si arriva spesso con lo spirito dell'etnologo che va a studiare, senza volerlo ammettere, un popolo primitivo, un popolo di selvaggi, un popolo di fanatici anacronisti.
		Il Palio esalta e trascina il popolo al delirio, alimentato da una bufera di passioni che si scatenano dal suo animo fino quasi, in qualche momento, da turbarne la ragione e per dirla alla senese renderlo "sciabordito".
	www.comune.siena.it /main.asp?id=943&l=en (4725 words)

	Palio - Comune di Siena (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		In these projects the main role of Siena Municipality was addressed towards the provision of services to citizens, empowering the interaction between citizens and public administrations.
		Since 1978 she is the head of the Information Department of Siena Town Council, being responsible for the administration of national and international initiatives within the sphere of information systems.
		She represents Siena Town Council at international meetings held for Telecities and Major Cities of Europe IT Users Group of which Siena is a part.
	www.palio.dii.unisi.it /ComunediSiena_Home.htm (337 words)

	Siena events - Palio di Siena - Piazza del Campo - Siena attractions - Siena events - Siena fairs - Siena concerts - ...
		If you wish to visit Siena during one of these events, we recommend that you book your hotel in Siena, in advance, especially if the period of your stay coincides with the famous Palio, which attracts hundreds and hundreds of visitors from all over the world each year.
		The Palio di Siena goes back to far off times: each summer, starting in the 14th century, a big horse race was organized that crosses the entire city, starting from Porta Camollia and ending at the Duomo.
		The Palio is still an event that involves all the Siena inhabitants, who get busy with the preparation many months before the race, which attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world each year.
	www.travelplan.it /siena_guide_events.htm (500 words)

	palio di siena - contrada oca (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		As in several cases, the title of "noble" was granted to Oca due to their bravery at many of the great Sienese battles, Montemaggio 1145, Montaperti - 1260 and the War of Siena - 1552, as well they functioned as guards to maintain public order in the 19th century.
		For this the contrada was also given the title of "Governatora" (Governor).
		Oca holds the most victories in the Palio, as well the contrada of birth to Saint Catherine, patron saint to Italy.
	www.paliotours.com /WebPage/oca-bio.htm (82 words)

	Tuscany Charming :::...::: Events in Tuscany - Palio di Siena
		The day of the Palio, after "provaccia" the final one, the run climate is made stiff and, when the great bell of the tower gives marks them and the young people of the "appearance" wear their splendid customs, it can be detect anywhere.
		The wait always grows more during the "historical walk" that precedes the Palio; gradually all the the contrade parade in the theirs colourful customs and, finally, enter the Carroccio, haul from four horses of chianina race, carry the squad of the the Palio "il cencio" greet from thousands of wave handkerchief.
		It's a large one jubilation of flags, because the winners joins in the district of the friends, while it is not rare that in the meantime an other jockey collects the appreciations of the people of district hit.
	www.tuscany-charming.it /en/newsevents/palioofsiena.asp (612 words)

	Il Palio di Siena: Pageantry and Passion! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		The Palio is an integral part of the Sienese way of life throughout the year, and as the big race approaches emotions and passions overflow.
		Experience the transformation of Siena from the balcony of your lavish hotel, as the build-up to the big race unfolds.
		She is an expert on the history of Siena and the pageantry of the Palio.
	smithsonianjourneys.org /international/062806palio.asp (1165 words)

	Palio di Siena, Photos, Siena's Palio Photos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		All the most important public events in the history of Siena took place in this square.
		This is the Piazza where twice a year the Sienese relive the passions of bygone days during the Palio delle Contrade (horse race which is one of the best Italian popular manifestations.
		The horse race is very fast: just one minute and a half to complete 3 laps around the square.
	www.italianstay.com /Siena/picture_gallery/photo8.htm (108 words)

	In Siena for the Palio
		Seeing is believing at Siena's Palio - the most famous bareback horserace in the world - but don't look away, or it could all be over...
		On the surface the Palio is but a 75-second race around Siena's main square, during which 10 of the city's 17 contrade, or districts, compete for the titular piece of cloth.
		First into the square are the comparse, groups of young men in traditional dress representing each district, next are the standard-bearers, then the chariot holding the Palio (a banner), then silence falls as the horses and jockeys make their way up to the ropes.
	www.italiaplease.com /eng/megazine/spotlights/2001/06/paliosiena (616 words)

	Palio of Siena Flags
		After having verified the high quality of our products the Consorzio per la Tutela del Palio di Siena (Palio of Siena Protection Consortium) gave to Flagsonline.it the Right to create and sell their flags all around the world.
		As always, the 17 flags of Siena's Palio are 100% nautical polyester already finished and ready to wave.
		We have also a special Palio of Siena flag showing all the 17 Contradas flags and the Consortium logo.
	www.flagsonline.it /htm/palio-of-siena.asp (236 words)

	Palio di Siena Options from Vipflorence (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Twenty generations later, Siena community groups called "Contradas" are represented by a bareback mounted horse in the twice yearly race.
		Palio Option: We can offer you an opportunity to view the race from the very best place, in a historical apartment in a 13th Century palace overlooking the Piazza at the starting/ending point of the race.
		At this event, the ten Contradas run their individual horses for a last practice, and then all meet in their neighborhood sqares for a al fresco dinner, the "Cena della Prova Generale.", with hundreds of people.
	www.vipflorence.com /siena.htm (441 words)

	Artistica Italian Ceramics - Deruta Dinnerware - Tuscan Ceramics - Hand Painted Italian Ceramics
		The “Palio di Siena” is a medieval-style horse race, held twice yearly in the beautiful Tuscan city of Siena.
		"Palio" is the richly decorated banner presented to the winning “Contrada” (District) of the race.
		Seventeen "Contrada", outfitted in the distinctive insignia of the individual districts, compete for the coveted Palio.
	www.artistica.com /Showroom_15_PalioDiSiena.htm (270 words)

	bb.AffordableTours.Com :: Palio Di Siena (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Enclosed by Medieval walls and gates, Siena is a fairytale city composed of winding streets and historic buildings.
		Competitions on horseback dates back to the 12th century, but the first real Palio, similar to the ones that are held today, took place on July 2nd, 1660 and was dedicated to the Madonna of Provenzano.
		Also, if you are going to be in Siena for more than just the Palio, and you are interested in going on a tour of the city, let me know.
	bb.affordabletours.com /Message01818.php (744 words)

	siena , monte dei paschi di siena , palio di siena , agriturismo siena , università di siena , paschi siena , comune ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
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	www.agriturismintoscana.com /siena.htm (315 words)

	In Italy Online - Siena's 'contrada' Museums
		But serious, frenetic, life-or-death activity surrounds the event of Il Palio all year long, including constant fundraisers, weekly rehearsals to practice for the two-hour medieval pageant that precedes the race, "summit meetings" where elected leaders carefully decide the contrada's strategy, sewing sessions where hundreds of costumes are renewed and perfected.
		In its museum is a depiction of its leading role in Siena's defeat of the Spaniards on July 27, 1552.
		Siena's oldest extant fresco is to be found in its church, SS.
	www.initaly.com /regions/museums/palio.htm (1196 words)

	Il Palio di Siena , quite spectacular - SiteBits Forum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		If you happen to be in Italy on July 2nd or August 16th don't even think of missing the horse race in Siena, the Palio.
		Usually people dine in the streets for as week during the Palio and although the sienese are very nice people (especially toward tourists), I'd think twice before joining the party.
		Very important, if you want to eat in Piazza during Palio time consider reserving in advance- think weeks, not hours- giving them a tip in advance might help jog their memory at the appropriate moment.
	www.sitebits.com /dsb/posts/list/183.html (284 words)

	Siena weekend itineraries - Siena Palio - Palio di Siena - Enoteca Italiana Siena - Palazzo Pubblico Siena - Via Banchi ...
		You can easily complete this itinerary on foot, as nearly all the most interesting places in the city are in the old city center.
		Our itinerary starts in the heart of the city: il Campo, the spectacular shell-shaped square where the famous Palio di Siena is held each year.
		Siena is a wonderful place in the evening.
	www.travelplan.it /siena_guide_itineraries_weekend.htm (527 words)

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	Il Palio di Siena e i suoi simboli
		The banners of Siena’s contrade are part and parcel of the Palio, the famous horse-race held twice a year in Piazza del Campo.
		The book is full of curious anecdotes and surprising references, and enlivened by a series of remarkable illustrations by Duilio Cambellotti, an outstanding early 20th-century Italian artist.
		Indispensable and stimulating reading for all those who have experienced – even if only once in their lifetime – the excitement of the Palio.
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	IL PALIO DI SIENA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		The Palio of Siena is a unique life experience.
		The magic of a tradition hundreds of years old in which the residents live for this moment, having conserved the same rites and atmosphere since the middle ages.
		At 10:00 Guided half-day tour of the historical center of Siena with a specialized guide who can tell you thousands of our traditions and many secrets of our splendid city, with a unique visit to one of the contrada’s museums.
	www.paliosiena.com (425 words)

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