Arezzo Giostra del Saracino: men of arms in the medieval procession

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Arezzo is home to an annual medieval festival called the Joust of the Saracens (Giostra del Saracino). In this, "knights" on horseback representing different areas of the town charge at a wooden target attached to a carving of a Saracen king and score points according to accuracy. Virtually all the town's people dress-up in medieval costume and enthusiastically cheer on the competitors.

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Location: Arezzo Tuscany Italy
Photo credit: © Christine Webb / Alamy / Afripics
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