The fan shape Piazza del Campo public square in front of the Palazzo Pubblico (town hall)
Twice a year, on 2 July and 16 August, this is the venue of the Palio of the Contrada horse race.
Great series. Both your photography and descriptions are superb. Here is a shot of the Piazza del Campo 44 years earlier during the August Palio. http://www.pbase.com/jimrob/image/53320909