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The World’s Most Insane Horse Race: Siena’s Palio

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The Tuscan hill town of Siena is known both for its pride and for its independent attitude. And for five centuries, that spirit has shown itself in a crazy horse race - the Palio. Twice every summer, the entire community of Siena hurls itself into the traditional revelry of the event with abandon. In this clip from my new, one-hour Rick Steves' European Festivals public television special, we get right into the thick of it all.
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@svetliaokdymnova1701 6 лет назад

The most formidable horse race in the world !

@goatlps 3 года назад

It’s embarrassing that a person whose first language isn’t English is using a correct word, like formidable, instead of ‘insane’. Well done.

@anahata2009 Год назад

@@goatlps to be sure, it's also a bit insane.

@assdan27 2 года назад

The palio race is an insanely exciting race. I don't care about sports generally, but this is a truly special event.

@agenttheater5 5 лет назад

Events in European countries I have to see before I die

@zs1968 2 года назад

This is above all a religious race dedicated to the Virgin Maria and a very ancient tradition. Siena is a place where "time stopped".... this is what makes the charm of this very ancient city founded by Sienus (son of Remus ... the brother of Remulus). Evviva Siena, evviva l'Italia!

@nathanking3552 6 лет назад

I have to go!

@giuliodf 6 лет назад

if you are interested there is a nice documentary "last victory" made by a dutch film maker some years ago,it explained very well what is palio and what is a contrada.

@messertancredi4364 Год назад

È vero, the last victory è veramente un bel documentario fatto nella civetta

@skybluerob8850 5 лет назад

Absolutely love these videos and it's great to see someone with so much passion for travel producing them. I've just booked a trip to Tuscany (Pisa, Florence and Siena) for the end of March 2019 and I can't wait (not during the Palio unfortunately but maybe I'll be back for that another time!).

@SpaghettiKillah 5 лет назад

I hope you had a good time in beautiful Tuscany ! Cheers from Italy 🍷

@Azad_2024_ 20 дней назад

I highly recommend a visit to volterra for their medieval contrada. It's a once in a lifetime experience.

@mina-rk7pz 9 месяцев назад

I went this summer to siena and watched it with my own eyes. It was a magical experience. Will go next summer as well!!

@christinescarff4920 3 года назад

This was the most terrifying experience my husband, young daughter and I had ever had ! Never seen so many punch ups in my life and thought we were going to be trampled to death ! Complete and utter madness ! We awarded ourselves several gin and tonics to calm our nerves after this ! Not our young daughter obviously- she had whisky instead! JOKE !!!

@watchesnews9187 2 года назад

I was at the Palio in 2000. It was fun except for being on the cement ground for hours.

@jet9465 2 года назад

is not a place to go if you are a tourist and not with a children

@srr1463 3 года назад

I love how is a race of the people, where everyone is part of it in one way or another. You know.. not like a bunch of millionaires competing for their fun only and all you got to do is watching them.

@alessandroyesse9051 5 лет назад

This is the italy. Proud to be a Italian.

@thachtrinh6476 4 года назад

No doubt!...No other horse race in the world is better than the " Palio" ....Wild, Crazy,Excited and Beautiful horses! I love Italy and its people, been there 4 times and still want to come back!

@ellavanderhart6747 2 года назад

Those riders seats are utterly amazing!! It’s incredible how they sit those tight turns going at such a speed! And only 90 seconds!?!?!

@agenttheater5 5 лет назад

Compared to this the Melbourne cup really looks like nothing.....sorry Melbourners, still love you

@LochTaupo 6 лет назад

Rick Steve’s producing high quality travel literature and travel shows like a True Boss!

@angeliquemaez5569 6 лет назад

I've watched this episode on TV twice already and still had to watch again after you posted on RU-vid. As soon as I saw this the first time I put it on my bucket list!!! Is it difficult to find lodging during that time? Would it be better to stay with a host family or Airbnb so that you have a neighborhood to cheer for?

@spacelobster6205 6 лет назад

It would be better to book really in advance, because the event is held during summer and Siena's Palio is known all over Italy. The last Palio was the 16th or 17th of August. I don't remember the exact date

@zoraster3532 6 лет назад

@@spacelobster6205 16th unless it rains.

@ihatepavelbure 5 лет назад

Old comment but this answer might help someone else. I was surprised how NOT insanely crowded with tourists it was during the Palio. Not many tourists go to the Palio (I mean, not much of an increase over the normal summer in Italy tourism) and we were able to book a room same day. It was an incredible experience.

@anahata2009 Год назад

Just don't let the Senesi hear you call it "cheering". They're very sensitive about that. It's not a sporting event for them. It's a religious solemnity.

@francopp1124 7 месяцев назад

I was there outside the arena right before it was over and the streets became infused with people. I was on a tour to the city but did not know this was an event I would come across. A beautiful city.

@thekidneedsjuice3785 6 лет назад

One of my favorites.

@maryannmurray9573 Год назад

Very interesting.What a great crowd and what a horse 🐎 race!!!

@apharoah12 Год назад

The dream race I’d love to attend one day!

@havoc6441 6 лет назад

Rick Steve rocks

@milenabernardi399 6 лет назад

😱 I can't believe this! When does it happen?

@fededeluca-colombo8338 6 лет назад

milisbn bn there are two period during the summer: the first in July, the second in august.

@Sakura15020215 6 лет назад

One is the 2 of July , the other the 16 of August

@Anonymous-wy5dc 5 лет назад

However be there during the whole week because there is always something going on. 4 days before the race the horses are designated to the contradas.

@nusratjamia7953 6 лет назад

Amazing out standing..😍😍😘😘

@anticcwave7241 5 лет назад

Senesi fatevi sentireeeeeeee Viva Sienaaa

@questononecorretto3824 4 года назад

Anche il saracino non è male ovviamente lo dico in quanto aretino

@RhNegA- 11 месяцев назад

Is there any footage from the 15th or 16th century.. I love to watch it...

@anahata2009 Год назад

Some historical inaccuracies here, but still beautifully filmed and conveys well the madness and excitement of Il Palio. Curious that the Lupa contrada had two drappelloni outside the cathedral, instead of the usual one. Now I'm wondering if they won two palii in a row. 🤔

@francescorossi8217 Год назад

They won the palio in July and in August. They made "cappotto" ("coat")

@warrenlanglois168 11 месяцев назад

Love the fact that the jockeyless horse kept on going

@gallowglass2630 9 месяцев назад

Obviously you don't watch much horseracing,when a jockey falls the horse keeps on going

@GuidoBatt Месяц назад

Best thing is that it's still in the race, and could actually win. It's called "cavallo scosso" or shaken horse.

@warrenlanglois168 Месяц назад

@@GuidoBatt It's amazing how loud that runby from every horse is when they take off.

@SirManDudeGuy1 6 лет назад

Better than Kentucky

@davidknox5929 10 месяцев назад

There that wk.Brill atmosphere.

@BIGFOOT.766 6 лет назад

I'm moving

@valentinejules8672 Год назад

Tu SEI migliore di pele ricky

@palomabovary8198 Год назад

Merci!!!

@IonIsFalling7217 3 года назад

It’s nice in the modern version the winner’s head isn’t the trophy that brings the neighborhood luck.

@sandocan6910 6 лет назад

Amazing / which type of camera you used ?

@orwwan 6 лет назад

Love all your videos and books :)

@onecricket3830 6 лет назад

Hi Steves,how are you?where are you going next?

@Maritaliendocuen 6 лет назад

Do you have the whole episode?

@MichaelDawson-yl7db 4 месяца назад

the horse on track

@GuidoBatt Месяц назад

Yes technically it's still in the race and could actually win without its jockey. It' s called "cavallo scosso" ( shaken horse). As said before, there are no rules. Bribing the master of the race or another jockey, or doping the horse are still things allowed.

@fesaibisa5608 6 лет назад

great!!!

@jefferyjones7131 Год назад

Saw, it with my own eyes, a spectacular event to say the least, They, take this race very serious, blessing, the horse in the church, Jockey's, who have lost some had to leave town, allegedly, back in the days of long ago, some disappeared, It's, even been said, horses have been shot with speed, true are not, I, can say I, lost my voice, I, was screaming so hard.

@Orthodoge 6 лет назад

ohhh i must go

@Axeljf1997 6 лет назад

If you like festivals in Europe, I recommend you travel to the Fallas of Valencia, Spain in March, the Moors and Christians in Alcoy, Spain in April or Tomatina in Buñol, Spain in August.

@napster__5716 6 лет назад

Am I the only one who saw how mercilessly the jokeys were beating their horses to make them run faster??? Loved the passion and the tradition but there's no need to hit the horse, just let it run as fast as it can...

@Anonymous-wy5dc 5 лет назад

How many palios you have under your belt?

@paulbraunstein2290 3 года назад

My family is from Siena and I can attest they DO beat the horses and sometimes even the winners are predetermined through corruption. Nothing ever as it seems. Also, you MUST be Italian/Sienese to compete/participate. They DO take it seriously.

@anahata2009 Год назад

@@paulbraunstein2290 they do use their nerbo too much and it's unnecessary. But nothing in the palio is predetermined. Ever. It's not for lack of trying, but so many deals (called partiti) are made between capitani and jockeys, and among jockeys themselves, that in the end, no one can control the outcome. Also, the horses don't know about the deals-and they can win without their jockey if he falls off.

@user-qd5tq8wk2z 6 лет назад

O cavaleiro voou, o que por sua vez o lembra do cinto do carro

@majmanojkumar2033 6 лет назад

Where is this place???

@fededeluca-colombo8338 6 лет назад

captmanoj kumar Siena, Toscany, Italy

@cameroneddy1204 6 лет назад

Siena, Tuscany, Italy

@flybuzz8241 5 лет назад

Come in Legnano Italy we got another palio...the last sunday of may we got the parade and the horse race...the most beautiful medieval parade in europe i think......search on google palio di Legnano and you will see it....its worth a visit i promise you

@gollumaccio9833 5 лет назад

La stessa cosa si.

@flybuzz8241 5 лет назад

@@gollumaccio9833 certo e tu che vuoi?

@gollumaccio9833 5 лет назад

La piu bella parata medievale in europa?

@flybuzz8241 5 лет назад

@@gollumaccio9833 in europa magari no ma in italia sicuramente

@gollumaccio9833 5 лет назад

@@flybuzz8241 Firenze, Ferrara, siena ,Asti , sono tutte un gradino sotto Legnano?

@HappyKitten6391 3 года назад

Guys I’m in team Luna and read the girl who rode the wind by Stacy Gregg it’s the same thing omg it’s sooo cool TEAM LUPA LU-LU-LUPA

@owenpalmer5281 3 года назад

it isn’t a team

@anahata2009 Год назад

It's not a team. If you said that in Siena, you'd see tempers flare.

@user-by6lj9ht3p 4 года назад

HI 3M

@sienahutton6660 6 лет назад

That me my name is Siena I have been to italy

@owenpalmer5281 3 года назад

didn’t ask

@arvingarbo5596 6 лет назад

Rick i dont see your travel to romania and other european country?

@anahata2009 Год назад

He has a full video of Romania. And many other countries.

@goatlps 3 года назад

Can everyone stop saying ‘insane’. You’re 65, Rick - saying ‘insane’ like a teenager doesn’t make you one. Thank you.

@anahata2009 Год назад

It's accurate, though. Riding bareback around sharp corners at that speed is insane by most people's standards. It's also emotional and beautiful and intricate and moving. And insane.

@nono99136 7 дней назад

Your comment is insane.

@deplorabledave1048 11 месяцев назад

I want to go where only a FEW people are having an amazing amount of fun. I HATE crowds. I LOVE the "off season" where ever I go. I am not small. Just the opposite, 6'4" and 240lbs. But jostle me and I will place a lighning quick elbow where you dont want it. So, I just avoid crowds. Bangkok and Pattaya are exceptions. They are so tiny there, I barely feel them. Plus they are 100 times more polite and CLEAN than anywhere else full of a populace that ahs never heard of deodorant.

@HangNguyen-ey2oi 6 лет назад

Y , Tay ban Nha & Phap .

@louislouis836 6 лет назад

first

@matthewclifford4661 6 лет назад

second

@joseplacencia3113 4 года назад

This is glorious, I been tryin to find out about "ascot racecourse tickets" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Nenlizaab Horse Ascendancy - (just google it ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my m8 got amazing results with it.

@djhenrik409 11 месяцев назад

Not as insane as the suicide race on omak, Washington

@robertovieri3736 3 года назад

Insane are you! I Hope you never comes to Siena. Because in that case i Will tell somethig. This horse tace is tradizione, family meeting love and passion. Horses receive in 4 days more veterinary controls than in an entire year of regular horse races all over Europe(you can control that in official horse races sites in web). So never more permit yourself ti call insane my heart. Felon

@giovannipellegrini4694 3 года назад

Forse lei non sa che il termine "insane" in inglese non è equivalente all'italiano "insano", specialmente poi nel linguaggio giovanile.

@robertovieri3736 3 года назад

@@giovannipellegrini4694 non conosco molto bene l'inglese, ma il significato di insane si, ed è proprio quello che volevo scherzosamente contestare in quanto essendo senese considero normale tutta la follia che ci lega al palio! Siamo un popolo, anzi, diciassette popoli di pazzi da secoli ed anche questo per noi è normalità!

@leonredbon 6 лет назад

Excessive use of the whip. Uncivilized. Primitive. This practice should be banned.

@Anonymous-wy5dc 5 лет назад

Well it is a medieval tradition that probably pre-dates your country's age.

@anahata2009 Год назад

It is excessive, and unnecessary. But perhaps you should learn a lot more about the tradition in its entirety before calling for it to be banned. It would be a great loss.