Horsing Around at the Palio

The Palio horse race in Sienais one of the largest and most spectacular festivals in Italy, and arguably the most dramatic horse race in the world. But despite the scale of this vibrant event, the crowds in attendance remain predominantly Sienese and contain less tourists than you might expect.  Guided walking experts Hedonistic Hiking reveal 10 things many people don’t know about the Palio and the best way for holidaymakers to experience this tradition-packed 10-horse race like a local. 1. It’s kind of a big dealIn fact it’s the biggest event in a Sienese year. Over 50,000 people