Italian Carabinieri, known as the gendarmerie of Italy, perform before the Palio in Siena, Italy, July 3, 2026. Palio in Siena, or "Palio di Siena" in Italian, is a historical horse race held twice a year in Siena since 1656. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
Italian Carabinieri, known as the gendarmerie of Italy, perform before the Palio in Siena, Italy, July 3, 2026. Palio in Siena, or "Palio di Siena" in Italian, is a historical horse race held twice a year in Siena since 1656. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
Palio jockeys compete during the Palio in Siena, Italy, July 3, 2026. Palio in Siena, or "Palio di Siena" in Italian, is a historical horse race held twice a year in Siena since 1656. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)
Palio jockey Giovanni Atzeni (R) , also known as "Tittia", competes during the Palio in Siena, Italy, July 3, 2026. Palio in Siena, or "Palio di Siena" in Italian, is a historical horse race held twice a year in Siena since 1656. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)