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HOW A HORSE RACE PREVENTED A WAR AND CREATED A CULTURAL FOUNDATION

5/13/2015

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The history.The contrade, or city districts, of Siena date back to medieval times when the city was trying to gain freedom in the war of independence from Florence. These original districts were created to help supply the many troops hired to defend the city. While the contrade no longer have military responsibilities, they are still of utmost importance to life within Siena.

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