Publisher's description:
The Palio of Siena is one of the most ancient events in Italy. Every year the whole town with its 17 contrade, and thousands of people from all over the world, gather in Piazza del Campo to see it.
Marianna Gepponi, with the delicious drawings of Daniela Pedretti, explain the history, the tradition and the rules of the Palio to the children attending the primary school (6-10) but not only. Thanks to the accurate but simple as well as immediate information, this book makes a pleasant reading and useful reference also for "grown ups".