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Old 18-04-08, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve Graham View Post
I love Siena, but as a foreigner, I've always felt that I shouldn't take sides among the contrade. Tempting as it is to pick a favourite!
there is nothing wrong picking a favorite one.. - the point is that many tourist don't see the importance of the palio for the local people. some even mean that it is a tourist attraction. if every tourist would join the palio with 'disctance' and respect there would be less problems.
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