ITALIA TOUR

THE NORMAN PALIO OF PIAZZA ARMERINA ENNA SICILY

The Norman Palio is a historical re-enactment of the victory of the Norman Christians led by the
Count Ruggero d'Altavilla who since 1061 fought against the Saracens considered unfaithful because they were Muslims.
It takes place from 1952 on 12, 13 and 14 August.

It was born at the end of the seventeenth century as "Cavalcata", a historic procession in honor of the Most Holy of Victories, considered to be the creator of Count's wars and the liberation of Sicily. His banner was donated to the town by Count Ruggero and became the patron saint of Piazza Armerina.

Today the Palio of Piazza Armerina is among the reconstructions of the most important medieval history
Southern Italy.

It is articulated in three days:

    12 we see the delivery of weapons
    The 13th at the delivery of the city keys to
    Count Ruggero;
    14th to the quintana or Saracen's carousel that you
    Takes place at the sports ground in Sant'Ippolito where
    The 4 neighborhoods, each represented by 5 horsemen,
    They challenge on horseback by supporting 4 skill tests.

1st Try: Hit the Saracen Shield with the launcher
2nd Try: Hit the Saracen Shield with the racing bat
3rd Try: Center and pick up a ring on the Saracen with the launcher
4th Try: Launch a javelin through a ring placed on a fork.

Concludes the evening with a parade with all the figures represented by the knights representing the winner.