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Palio di Siena postponed due to heavy rain
The Palio di Siena, a historic horse race held in Piazza del Campo, has faced multiple postponements due to severe weather. Originally scheduled for August 16, the event was delayed after heavy rainfall rendered the track's tuff surface unsafe for horses and jockeys.
Following further rain on August 17, officials and the captains of the ten competing Contrade—Selva, Chiocciola, Oca, Nicchio, Lupa, Istrice, Torre, Aquila, Onda, and Giraffa—decided to postpone the race again. The decision was made to prioritize the safety of the participants.
The race is now scheduled to take place on Tuesday, August 18, at 7:00 PM, provided weather conditions allow. The program includes the historical procession and the race itself, which will be broadcast on La7. Notable participants include experienced jockey Jonatan Bartoletti, known as Scompiglio, who is riding for the Chiocciola Contrada.
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Archdiocese of Siena · Diocese of Siena · Jonatan Bartoletti · Nicoletta Fabio · Palazzo Pubblico · Palio di Siena · Palio di Siena · Piazza del Campo · Siena · Teodora Axente
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Weather conditions in Siena are expected to improve significantly after 3:00 PM or 4:00 PM.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Siena Mayor Nicoletta Fabio expressed personal distress regarding the controversy over the Drappellone's design.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Diocese of Siena criticized the Drappellone for deviating from traditional iconographic canons.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A thunderstorm cell formed directly over Siena, with rain expected to continue for approximately an hour or ninety minutes before improving.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ten Contrade are competing in the Palio dell'Assunta race in Piazza del Campo. it.blastingnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Romanian artist Teodora Axente created the Drappellone for the Palio dell'Assunta. it.blastingnews.com