Palio di Legnano
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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
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
Horse racing
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Horse racing is an equestrian performance activity, typically involving two or more horses ridden by jockeys over a set distance for competition. It is one of the most ancient of all sports, as its ba
Palio di Legnano
…Legnano held on 29 May 1176 by the Lombard League and the Holy Roman Empire of Frederick Barbarossa. This Palio is composed by a medieval pageant and a horse race. Until 2005 the whole event was named Sagra del Carroccio. Legnano is subdivided into eight contrade, each of which takes part both in the medieval…
Horse racing at Golden Gate Fields, 2017
Steeplechase racing at Deauville
Harness racing in Adelaide
Traditional bareback horse racing in the Palio di Legnano 2013