The long-awaited event in Siena is coming back to the Tuscan city: the Palio Horce Race, one of the most famous events in the world. Horses, as usual, will run on July, 2nd and August, 16th and 10 contradas – districts of the city – will challenge each others.

But traditions are not over. As a matter of fact, as every year, the race will be precede by the historical parade with ancient costumes.

This year, the 10 contradas running the 2011 edition of Palio will be: snail, owl,