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Siena - Veduta delle corse - Il Palio

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Siena - Veduta delle corse - Il Palio

https://fotografia.cultura.gov.it/iccd/item/FFC019844

The image is a vintage, sepia-toned print depicting an intense horse race in Siena. It shows the Piazza del Campo with numerous spectators gathered around to watch the event unfold on what appears to be a sunny day given the shadows cast by buildings and figures. In the foreground of this bustling scene, several horses are captured mid-gallop within a barrier-lined area resembling a racetrack. The dynamic energy is palpable as riders lean forward in pursuit, suggesting they're competing fiercely for position or perhaps leading their horse towards victory. The middle ground reveals an extensive crowd densely packed into the piazza's stands and streets, with many individuals standing up to get a better view of the spectacle. Their attire varies but seems typical of historical European fashion, indicative of this being an event from centuries past rather than contemporary times. In the background are notable architectural elements including what looks like Palazzo Pubblico on the

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Ferro Candilera
@ItalianPostcards@mastodon.ozioso.online
2 settimane fa

SIENA - Veduta DEL DUOMO

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SIENA - Veduta DEL DUOMO

https://fotografia.cultura.gov.it/iccd/item/FFC020684

The image displays a sepia-toned photograph of the Piazza del Campo in Siena, Italy. It's an aerial view showcasing the iconic Torre del Mangia tower prominently at its center-right and a series of other historical buildings around it forming a square layout typical for Italian town squares. The open piazza below has numerous individuals scattered about, suggesting daily activities or perhaps small gatherings. Above this urban landscape extends towards the horizon with what appears to be rural greenery leading into distant mountains on the far side of the valley. The sky is overcast, giving an impression that suggests it might have been taken in a time period where such historical photographs were common due to older photographic technology limitations like film sensitivity and darker exposures often required for capturing sharp details without long exposure times which would be problematic outdoors at bright sunlight.

#photography #ferrocandilera #italy #italian #toscana #siena #torredelmangia #chiusdino #thepiazzadelcampo

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