Il Palio Attracts Crowds to Siena

Being in Siena for the Palio horse race is really a series of mob scenes. These three photos capture the crush of the crowds. Imagine being in the middle of it all. Imagine catching it on your big TV camera. Imagine enjoying the race from the comfort of Franco’s apartment. I’ll never forget this perch. Grazie, Franco!

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This is Day 97 of my 100 Days in Europe series. As I research my guidebooks and make new TV shows, I’m reporting on my experiences and lessons learned in Vienna, the Alps, the Low Countries, England, Siena, and beyond. Find more right here on my travel blog.

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2 Replies to “Il Palio Attracts Crowds to Siena”

  1. Thank you for the pictures; they bring back lots of memories. I’m happy you are having so much fun. It does show, you know, and it’s contagious! Love the picture where there are some pretty vexed Italian ladies about your friend with the camera taking their view… and your friend has the time of his life! Nice!
    Have a safe trip back home.

  2. And I thought I was the only one that noticed the “vexed” ladies. Cameras always, (dare I say it),,, Trump vexation.

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