The Tuscan hill town of Siena is known both for its pride and for its independent attitude. And for five centuries, that spirit has shown itself in a crazy horse race — the Palio. Twice every summer, the entire community of Siena hurls itself into the traditional revelry of the event with abandon. In this clip from my new, one-hour Rick Steves' European Festivals public television special, we get right into the thick of it all. Want to check out the Palio in person? My “Rick Steves Italy 2018” g

We’ll enjoy a front-row seat at Siena’s wild Palio horse race, marvel at treasures from the city’s golden age, then head out of town for a taste of Tuscan "dolce vita." | Rick Steves' Europe