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6837141
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Siena - Palio
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The Palio, or il Palio (the standard), is the horse race that has been held since 1287 in the center of Siena, in the Italian region of Tuscany. The race runs between the 17 districts (contrade) that lie within the city walls of Siena. The race takes place twice a year: on July 2 (Palio di Provenzano) and on August 16 (Palio dell'Assunta).
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De Palio, ofwel il Palio (het vaandel), is de paardenrace die sinds 1287 gehouden wordt in het centrum van Siena, in de Italiaanse regio Toscane. De race gaat tussen de 17 wijken (contrade) die binnen de stadsmuren van Siena liggen. De race vindt tweemaal per jaar plaats: op 2 juli (Palio di Provenzano) en op 16 augustus (Palio dell'Assunta).