Jockeys in colourful outfits representing their respective neighbourhoods at full pelt at the Palio, a bareback horserace, Siena, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

At the pageant that precedes the Palio race, representatives and riders of each neighbourhood parade in traditional costume, Siena, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

At the pageant that precedes the Palio race, representatives of each neighbourhood parade in traditional costume, Siena, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Jockeys in colourful outfits representing their respective neighbourhoods (contrade) vying for the lead at the Palio, Siena, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

At the pageant that precedes the Palio race, representatives of each neighbourhood parade in traditional costume, Siena, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

At the pageant that precedes the Palio race, representatives of each neighbourhood parade in traditional costume, Siena, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Flag-waver the Contrada of the Snail, Contrada della Chiocciola, at the Palio di Siena, Piazza del Campo, Siena, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Training run of the historical horse race Palio di Siena, Piazza del Campo, Siena, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Overtaking manoeuvre of the winner at the historic horse race Palio di Siena, Piazza del Campo, Siena, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Children drumming group of the Contrada of the Snail, Contrada della Chiocciola, at the Palio di Siena, Piazza del Campo, Siena Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Mounted dragoons at a parade before the historical horse race Palio di Siena, Piazza del Campo, Siena, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Bull carriage at the historical parade before the Palio di Siena horse race, Siena, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Man carrying a flag from the Eagle or Aquila contrade, historical parade before the Palio di Siena horse race, Siena, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Crowded tables of the restaurants on the track of the Palio di Siena after the race, Piazza del Campo, Siena, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Parade of flag carriers on horses at the historical parade before the Palio di Siena horse race, Siena, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Piazza del Campo with Palazzo Publico on a training day of the Palio di Siena, Siena, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Man carrying a flag from the Crested Porcupine or Istrice contrade, historical parade before the Palio di Siena horse race, Siena, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Crowds at the historic horse race Palio di Siena, Piazza del Campo, Siena, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Piazza del Palio, Siena city, Tuscany, Italy, Europe.