Palio della Balestra in Gubbio (Umbria). A crossbow contest using antique weapons is held in the Piazza della Signoria. The event includes a flag-tossing exhibition and a historical pageant with marchers in costumes.

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Exciting competition of capable bowmen in period costumes. The " Conestable", the Autorities and the Consul watch the competition.

The Contest is enriched by a flag-wavers spectacle and by a rich historical parade.

The event takes place the last Sunday of May.



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