The Palio of Asti

Much more than a community event, it is a must-attend event for fans of the genre and tourists who choose Piedmont. With a program that is always full of excitement and fun, the Palio di Asti, considered the oldest in Italy, is run on the day of the city's patron saint's day and commemorates the victory of the people of Asti and the taking of the walls of Alba. Amid flags, "clarions" and trumpets, Asti's districts vie for victory.The palio is very much felt by the people of Asti, as evidenced by the historical procession composed of more than a thousand figures representing the participating villages and institutions.