Italy - Siena

Italy

Siena -- The Corteo

Before the race itself is run, there is an elaborate parade or corteo, in which each contrada displays both the horse that will compete and a group of residents dressed in traditional costumes, carrying flags. The corteo lasts about two hours and during that time, the tension in the piazza is building...

Piazza del Campo

One of the racehorses

Flag-bearer

Flags of all the contrade

Traditional costumes

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