Palio is the name given in Italy to an annual athletic contest, very often of a historical character, pitting the neighbourhoods of a town or the hamlets of a comune against each other. Typically, the
The Palio di Siena in July 2010
The Palio di Legnano is a traditional event generally held on the last Sunday of May in the city of Legnano, Italy, to recall the Battle of Legnano held on 29 May 1176 by the Lombard League and the Ho
Palio
…Palio della Valle Olona Palio di Legnano, Last Sunday in May Palio di S.Pietro at Abbiategrasso…
Basilica of San Simpliciano, Milan
Festivity in San Magno Square in Legnano in 1876, seven centuries after the battle (29 May 1876)
Legnano at the beginning of the 20th century
The Dell'Acqua plant in Legnano