Global Times

Horse race Palio held in Siena, Italy

Spectators leave after the suspension of the horse race Palio in Siena, Italy, Aug. 16, 2022. The horse race Palio has been postponed to Aug. 17 due to the rain. The historical horse race Palio is ...
The Local

Updated: What is Italy's Palio di Siena and where can you watch it?

Jockeys ride their horses in the iconic Palio di Siena race, held twice a year. Photo by Carlo BRESSAN / AFP The renowned Palio di Siena horse race returns on Saturday, August 17th, with jockeys ...
The Washington Post

Forget the Olympics. This is my favorite sporting event in the world.

Riderless horse Remorex of the Selva team passes Bruco team horse Schietta, ridden by Andrea Mari, to win during the Palio di Siena on Aug. 16, 2019. (Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty Images) If you like ...
Global Times

Horse race Palio held in Siena, Italy

Spectators gather in the Piazza del Campo before the Palio in Siena, Italy, July 3, 2025. Palio in Siena, or "Palio di Siena" in Italian, is a historical horse race held twice a year in Siena since ...