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The Il Palio di Siena is a horse race held twice a year, in July, then again in August. It happens in the Tuscan city of Siena.
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Where is il palio di siena held?
siena
What is 'il palio' when translated from Italian to English?
"The prize" is a literal English equivalent of the Italian phrase il palio. The masculine singular definite article and noun most famously reference bi-annual horse races of July 2nd and August 16th. The pronunciation will be "eel PA-lyo" in Italian.
What has the author Riccardo Brogi written?
Riccardo Brogi has written: 'Il palio di Siena' -- subject(s): Palio Festival, Siena, Italy, Palio di Siena
What has the author Lucio Pugliese written?
Lucio Pugliese has written: 'Siena e il suo Palio' -- subject(s): Comic books, strips, History, Palio Festival, Siena, Italy
What does the winner of Il Palio di Siena receive?
The winning "contrada" (neighbourhood) receives the "Palio", a painted silk banner (there's a different one each time, painted by a different artist). The winning jockey usually gets very well paid by the contrada.
What has the author Mariangela Betti written?
Mariangela Betti has written: 'Il palio della balestra a Sansepolcro' -- subject(s): Archery, Competitions, Crossbows, Social life and customs
Where are the junior Olympics of IL held?
I believe they are held at St. Constantine and Helen church in Palos Hills, IL. They are for Greek Orthidox children ages 7-16.
What is the annual salary for the Rockford IL Mayor?
Just under $100K as of 2007.
What has the author Paolo Cesarini written?
Paolo Cesarini has written: 'Un uomo in mare' -- subject(s): Italo-Ethiopian War, 1935-1936, Italo-Ethiopian war, 1939-1945 'Il Palio' -- subject(s): Palio Festival, Siena, Italy, Social life and customs 'Donne frede e donne calde' -- subject(s): Description and travel 'Mohamed divorzia'
Where was the first special Olympics held?
The first International Special Olympics were held in Soldier Field in Chicago, IL on 19 and 20 of July 1968.
What is the annual rainfall for Aurora IL?
According to the weather channel Aurora, IL has an average of 40 inches of precipitation, rainfall is pretty evenly distributed throughout the year and most of the precipitation occurs in July.
Where will the 2009 Gathering of the Juggalo's be held?
it will be held in cave in rock il for another 3 years
