Sansepolcro is the city of colours, of the crossbowmen's precious silk
velvet costumes and of the flag-wavers, ispired by Piero della Francesca
works.
On the second Sunday of September, Piazza
Torre di Berta holds the historical competition of the “ Palio”. In the morning,
as an ancient custom suggests, the Herald reads the challenge proclamation
against the rivals; in the afternoon, after the crossbows blessing, the
crossbowmen come into the square after the Flag-waving demonstrations. For
both these displays, medieval costumes are worn, inspired by the paintings of
Piero della Francesca.
