Palio dei 10 Comuni. Horse race – Montagnana

August 18 to September 1st 2024. Horse race, historical parade, medieval markets…

From August 18 to September 1, 2024, the 48th edition of the horse race Palio dei 10 Comuni (“Palio of the 10 Towns”) takes place in Montagnana, in the province of Padua

August 18 is the start of celebrations with various events which culminate on Saturday August 31 and Sunday September 1 with the Burning City (Saturday) and the Palio (Sunday).

What is the Palio?
The Palio di Montagnana has its origins in a Statute of 1366, and is a horse race in which 10 jockeys compete, each representing one of the 10 municipalities of the Montagnese.

In addition to the Palio, a costume parade, the markets in the streets of the historic center take Montagnana back to the medieval era, and also a medieval dinner with typical dishes of the medieval tradition.

For the show of the Burning City and for the Palio Race it is necessary to purchase the ticket

What is the Palio?
The Palio is a horse race with 10 jockeys representing ten municipalities of Montagnese.

INFORMATION
Association Palio of the 10 Towns
Tel. +39 0429 800448
See the website>>>
Buy the tickets>>>
Visit also the Facebook page>>>

And after the Palio?
See a selection of what else you can do or see during your free time>>>
Are you hungry? See the traditional food of Veneto>>> and taste its excellent wines>>>

(photo: official website of the event)