If you’re thinking of the perfect time to visit Siena, expect the summer months of July to August to be the busiest of the year as many visitors make their way to this iconic town for not just the warm weather, but for the festivities as well. The Palio de Siena is an annual event that features a significant horse race among the contrades, or the city wards. The race dates back to the medieval era when events portraying sportsmanship and rivalry were all the rage among the dwellers of the town and many of its rites and rituals leading up to the race is still kept as part of this tradition. This all takes place at the Piazza del Campo, where on regular days, it is home to little shops dedicated to their trades of ceramics, metallic arts, and of course Italian wine.
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