Palio of Siena

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TuscanyTuscany extends over the heart of central Italy. Tuscany is especially known for the works of art present in its cities and for the beauty of its landscape, easily accessible by driving along the road. Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Pistoia, Arezzo, Grosseto, Livorno are the most famous cities, but discover all the little villages around it’s even more exiting: San Gimignano, Pienza, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Cortona  and Volterra for example, are true, perfectly preserved, historical villages that hold invaluable works of art, food tradition, history. One of the best things to do along a Tour in Tuscany is taste all the typical product. Start from the famous wine of Chianti, accompanied …

The Palio is much more than just an event for the people of Siena, is part of their lives from birth. The Contrada, so called members of a Contrada, participate in the life of their district and to 'the whole organization of the Palio'. The Palio of Siena live with great passion and transport and certainly you will realize it if you have the opportunity to attend a race. The Palio is a very complex event, which throughout history has been enriched by many rules, customs and practices, many of which are known only to Contrada. Below are some of the basic rules and traditions of the Palio, there will certainly be useful to better understand the 'event. The Palio race, also called "career", is held every year on July 2 (Palio di Provenzano in honor of the Madonna di Provenzano) and August 16th (Palio 's Assumption, in honor of the' Assumption of Mary). During the Palio of Siena's main square, Piazza del Campo, is equipped for travel el 'link which will take place on the run is covered with tuff. For every career involved 10 out of 17 Contrade: seven are those who have not during the previous year in that Palio, while other three districts are rather randomly. The days of the Palio are actually four in the fourth race is the competition. The first day of the Palio is held the "traffic", ie the 'lottery el' allocation of horses to different contrade.

The Palio is certainly a unique opportunity to experience the warmth and passion of the city of Siena. If you have the opportunity to participate in the Palio, you should not miss because you are unlikely to happen again to take part in a festival so addictive. Is possible to attend the Palio race free from' inside the Piazza del Campo, which we suggest you get at least around 16:30 (unless you want to find room for the columns, ie the edge of the runway of tufa, which are in There is usually up in the morning, especially those close to the move and Fonte Gaia). All 'inside of the square, you can buy drinks to cool off, but there are no public toilets. We strongly encourage you to provide water and drinks and take at least a hat to protect yourself from the sun.

Our selection in Siena or near by:

Villa Elisa - Agriturismo Quarantallina - Pieve a Salti

Pieve a Salti - Buonconvento (Siena)

Agriturismo in Buonconvento, swimming pool, restaurant, SPA, panoramic, horse riding.

Location: Buonconvento (Siena). I had the pleasure to talk with Leonardo, the manager of this paradise in Tuscany, and I after we have nicely told about football and his career, we got a jeep and went around the estate. Along the routes available also for bikers and trekking path, I immersed myself in the real Tuscan Landscape, the one many time I have seen on Tv advertise!To me, this is the best place I have found in Tuscany, no other words can describe the panorama, the relaxing atmosphere, from the top of the hill, where a holm oak of 400 years dominate the valley… The apartments and the room are located in different building, all spacious, clean, and bright.  At disposal of the guest there is: swimming pool with panoramic terrace (breathtaking!), a horse riding, beauty Farm (sauna, Turkish bath, massage, etc.), and above all, a superb restaurant.  

Agriturismo Quarantallina - Siena

Nice Agriturismo near Siena with swimming pool, style furnitures, horses.

Location: Buonconvento (Siena). Mario and Serena, the young owner of Quarantallina take care about this Agriturismo with passion and a touch of art. Indeed Mario is an artist and all around the Agriturismo there are his works and also in the furniture which express a really good taste. On a hill, this Agriturismo has a wonderful panorama on the hills of Buonconvento, in the area of Siena. In the Agriturismo there are 3 spacious and bright apartments, and 3 large rooms for the bed&breakfast, all with windows or terrace overlooking the valley and the typical Tuscan landscape. Horse riding, donkeys, farm animal will make the joyful atmosphere for family and especially for the children. Large swimming pool open from May to October. Dinner on request.

Villa Elisa - Siena

lovely holiday house in Siena, swimming pool, big garden

This nice Holiday house near by Siene is called Villa Elisa, a property born from a renovation of an old rural house, in the area of Siena, Montepulciano, Montalcino, Pienza. From the garden every day, (depending on the season) every guest can buy the vegetable just picked from the fields (carrots, salads, eggplants, etc.) The apartments are really spacious and well-furnished, ideal for family of 4-6 people or a couple that likes to keep the privacy. Villa Elisa is never too busy, indeed there are only 2 apartments and 2 rooms available. Big swimming pool (12x9) available from May to October guarantees a relaxing time every day. A big barbecue is at your disposal too.