Imola area< 50 Km from Bologna
Palio del Torrione was founded in 1997. The re-enactment takes its cue from two elements of the history of the country: the legend of the presence of a dragon in its territory (perhaps a snake, or the symbol of an epidemic of plague), around 1200 and the presence of Caterina Sforza in the 1400s. Each of the four districts in which the village is divided must designate a lady and four knights for the dispute of the Palio. The ladies of the selected districts climb the castle in the respective tower, equipped with a spear will have to pierce the dragon placed in the center of the castle. The knights at the base of the castle will have to push the tower of their lady as close as possible to the target, hindering the advance of the opposing ward. The race takes place in two heats, in case of a tie will proceed to the tie. The district that has made the highest score and will win more heats wins the Palio . Historical parade, games for adults and children, events and various refreshment points.
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Palio del Torrione
Centro Storico di Bubano (BO)
40027 Mordano
Distance from Bologna <50 km
Site/minisite/other: http://www.paliodeltorrione.it/eng/indexEN.html
