The Palio di Asti (or Palio Astese in its most archaic nomenclature) is a traditional Italian festival of medieval origin that culminates with a bareback horse race. The race has been run each year since the 13th century. The earliest record, cited by Guglielmo Ventura, dates from the third quarter of the 13th century. It has taken place every year, with the exception of a period in the 1870s and a 30 year interruption in the 20th century. Since 1988, the race has taken place in a triangular 'square' in the center of Asti, the Piazza Alfieri, on every first Sunday of September.
00:00 INTRO
00:18 RIONE CATTEDRALE
04:24 BLESSING OF THE HORSE
05:17 MUSEUM OF THE PALIO
11:03 CHIESA COLLEGIATA DI SAN SECONDO
11:23 THE PALIO