(ANSA) - Florence, May 14 - This year's two editions of
Siena's iconic Palio horse race, on July 2 and August 16, have
been cancelled due to the coronavirus, organisers said Thursday.
Initially, the two traditional races had been postponed to
August and September respectively.
The last time the Palio was cancelled was in the Second World
War.
Coronavirus: Siena Palios cancelled (3)
July 2 and August 16 horse races scrubbed due to virus