06/06/2026
Beyond the Race: Siena Before the Palio 🏇
Most visitors arrive for the race.
Those who know Siena arrive earlier.
From 29 June to 1 July 2026, the city begins to transform. Flags appear above medieval streets, songs echo through the Contrade, and anticipation quietly builds long before the horses enter Piazza del Campo.
On 29 June, the Tratta assigns the horses to the Contrade — the moment when the Palio truly begins for the Sienese.
In the days that follow, morning and evening trials bring the city together, while each neighbourhood prepares for the race through rituals, processions, dinners and centuries-old traditions.
For guests staying at Arceno Rentals Club, Siena is close enough to experience the emotion of the Palio’s most authentic days — and return each evening to the calm of the Chianti countryside.
Because sometimes, the most memorable part of a celebration is everything that happens before it.
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