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Pisa
Four districts, four colours, and an upstream regatta through the heart of Pisa.
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Pisa - every 17 June
Palio di San Ranieri
Four districts, four colours, and an upstream regatta through the heart of Pisa.
Pisa - every 17 June
History
The rowing Palio honouring San Ranieri began in 1935 and recalls Pisa's maritime tradition and the exploits of the ancient Stefanian galleys.
The race follows the Luminara and brings the four historic districts to the Arno, each represented by its own frigate and colour.
The Race
The Race
Four boats race 1,500 metres upstream from Ponte della Cittadella to Scalo dei Renaioli. Each crew has eight rowers, one helmsman, and one climber.
At the finish, the climber ascends a rope to the top of a ten-metre mast to capture the blue palio.
Historic districts
The four crews
Yellow boat
San Francesco
8 rowers - 1 helmsman - 1 climberRed boat
San Martino
8 rowers - 1 helmsman - 1 climberLight-blue boat
Santa Maria
8 rowers - 1 helmsman - 1 climberGreen boat
Sant'Antonio
8 rowers - 1 helmsman - 1 climberSource
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Reviewed: 2026-08-08