Aerial view of Siena's Piazza del Campo filled with people, featuring the Torre del Mangia and historic buildings under a blue sky with clouds.

Fun facts about the Palio di Siena

The Palio di Siena dates back to the early Middle Ages and has always been a source of curiosity and enthusiasm also outside Siena. The hard and traditional horse race can boil over some emotions. The event is very famous, so tourists come from all over the world to attend the spectacle. Here are some interesting facts that not everybody might know about.

A distinctive view of Venice, Italy, with weathered historic buildings facing directly onto a canal. The structures feature traditional Venetian architecture with terracotta roofs, faded brick and stucco facades in muted tones of pink, peach, and white, and typical arched windows. An artistic graffiti can be seen on one of the walls near the water level. To the right, a small bridge crosses the greenish waters of the canal. The buildings show signs of aging and exposure to the water, a common feature in Venice due to its unique location. The roofs are adorned with various antennas and chimneys, and many buildings have balconies or terraces. The sky above is partly cloudy with hints of blue peeking through.

Banksy chose one of our houses in Venice for his masterpiece

During the days of the Venice Biennale opening, Bansky realized a wall spray stencil - right in the heart of the days of pre-opening of the largest exhibition in the world. Banksy is an English artist and writer, considered one of the greatest exponents of street art, whose real identity is still unknown. His works are often satirical and concern topics such as politics, culture and ethics.

Contact

Contact your personal advisor

Smiling man in a gray suit holds a phone outdoors. White buildings line the street in the background.
A blonde woman in a beige suit walks on a city street, holding a red folder.

Engel & Völkers Italy

Via Dante, 16

20121 Milan, Italy

Tel: +390645548120