Palio dei Borghi e Giostra de l’Oca

The Palio dei Borghi and the Giostra de l'Oca represent one of Piedmont's most captivating traditional events—a celebration that brings medieval competitions between Fossano's historic quarters back to life. This spectacular event transforms the city into a stage where history and modernity converge, with the boroughs competing in displays of skill and courage that evoke the atmosphere of a distant era still vivid in collective memory.

Fossano, framed by the Western Alps and nestled within the Piedmont plain, provides the ideal backdrop for this festival rooted in the medieval past. During the Palio and Joust, the city shines with its elegant historical identity, with picturesque corners transforming into arenas for the contests. Visitors have the chance to immerse themselves in an authentic atmosphere where sporting competition intertwines with the celebration of local cultural heritage and the civic pride of the city's diverse communities.