Sacrofano. Palio della Stella

On the second Sunday of September, in Sacrofano the Palio della Stella - palio of the star is held.

It was inspired by a popular local legend. It is said that, at the time of the Crusades, there was a love affair between a young knight named Desirio and a girl named Tommasina and the knight had to overcome tests of skill to win the girl.

Even today, the seven districts of the country are fighting in ancient costumes in a tournament with lance on horse, trying to pierce the three stars placed on the race track and then hitting the "Saraceno" as quickly as possible.


Written by:
Benedicta Lee

Born in Rome from an Italian mother and American father, she works as a freelance communications manager and designer in the tourism sector, a career and interest which she is pursuing with a...

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