The Tuscan hill town of Siena is known both for its pride and for its independent attitude. And for five centuries, that spirit has shown itself in a crazy horse race — the Palio. Twice every summer, the entire community of Siena hurls itself into the traditional revelry of the event with abandon. In this clip from my new, one-hour Rick Steves' European Festivals public television special, we get right into the thick of it all. Want to check out the Palio in person? My “Rick Steves Italy 2018” g
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The Tuscan hill town of Siena is known both for its pride and for its independent attitude. And for five centuries, that spirit has shown itself in a crazy horse race — the Palio. Twice
Rick Steves. . The Tuscan hill town of Siena is known both for its pride and for its independent attitude. And for five centuries, that spirit has shown itself in a crazy horse race — the Palio. Twice every summer, the entire community of Siena hurls itself into the traditional revelry of the event with abandon. In this clip from my new, one ...
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Walking through Siena’s historic centre without an itinerary was one of my favourite parts of the trip. It’s a city that feels best when you let it unfold slowly. If you’re going to Siena soon, I cover this in my guide. 💬 Comment SIENA and I’ll share it. Follow @traveloneohone siena historic centre, siena travel guide, siena italy tips, explore siena, tuscany travel | Travel One Oh One
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