Definitions
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- proper noun A
horse race that takes place regularly in the mainsquare of Siena, with horses and riders representing the "contrade " of the city
Etymologies
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Italian
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The Palio di Siena is a patriotic rivalry in which representatives from the 17 contrade (districts) of Italian city Siena race horses while dressed in colors and garb from their respective areas.
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Twice a year, almost without fail since the mid-1600s, the Palio di Siena has been held in the Piazza del Campo in the centre of the medieval town
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011
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Palio di Siena runnings that take place each year, and some are more intimate - but either way they make great and unique vacation snapshots as well as help to give you a peek inside the Italian culture.
Italy Travel Guide 2009
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