Travel video about destination The Palio of Montagnana (Italy)
In the 13th century, the province of Padua was ruled over by Ezzelino the Terrible who burnt Montagnana to the ground. The city remained in the tyrant's grip until his death in 1259. Since this date, the Palio, a festival celebrating Montagnana's liberation, has been held every year on the first Sunday of The Palio is a unique thrill-packed horse race run over 1,800 meters. The ten communes of the Montagnese region compete in a series of trials held over a period of one month culminating in the Montagnana A symbol of peace and prosperity, the Palio of Montagnana embodies the rebirth of a city and provides an opportunity for the region to revive its former medieval splendor.
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