We are planning to visit Siena on August 14th, and I see that there will be Palio trial races run that morning and evening. We would plan to arrive early to see the 9am trial. Sightsee and have lunch for the rest of the day, then if we are still there into the evening, watch the procession and the 2nd trial.
For anyone who has been to the morning trial, how early should we plan on arriving to Siena? We will be driving, so I am curious if the parking lots will be jammed early because of this or not. What should we expect for the crowd in the main piazza for this? We will be in total, a group of 7 adults and 8 kids aged 7-12.
Thanks in advance.