Bill and I want to go to the Il Palio on July 2 in Siena. How do we get tickets? Have you any suggestions about this event. Thanks! Barb
Posted by
Orlando, Florida
676 posts
It's probably too late, and you're not Italian, to get seats. so you really don't need tickets. just show up a couple hours ahead of time, stake out your area on the high part of the piazza and enjoy!
Posted by
OP
Surrey, B.C., Canada
3 posts
thanks for info, Elaine! have a great day. Barb
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32355 posts
Barb, If you're planning to get photos, do it quickly as the race only lasts a minute or so! Happy travels!
Posted by
Madison, WI, USA
153 posts
Show up prepared for being out under the elements for the day. I have heard some stories of folks getting cases of heat stroke out in the center of it all. I have also seen some hotel/seating packages around as well, they upwards of 800 euro, however.
Posted by
Singapore
354 posts
If you're in Siena for a couple of days, go for the trial races as well (they're held in the few days leading up to the real thing) - since the actual race lasts only a minute and a half! The race is preceded by a long parade so you'll be standing in the Campo for a few hours ... don't carry anything valuable with you because of pickpockets, but do carry a bottle of water!