Palio Di Siena

The 17 Contrade of Siena are: Eagle, Snail, Wave, Panther, Forest, Tortoise, Owl, Unicorn, Shell, Tower, Ram, Caterpillar, Dragon, Giraffe, Porcupine, She-Wolf, Goose.

• Each person belongs to a Contrada, participates in the life of the Contrada and the organization of the Palio throughout the entire year.
• Preparation for the Palio are intense with non-stop efforts days, if not weeks, before the event.