participants in mediaeval costume on field at the Corsa all'anello in Narni Umbria


The corsa all'Anello is held in the mediaeval town of Narni in Umbria every year between the three contrada or neighbourhoods. (Terziere) Santa Maria, Fraporta and Mezule. A mediaeval jousting contest where riders on horseback have to collect a ring on the end of their lance while at full gallop in honour of Santo Giovenale, first bishop of Narni.


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Location: Narni, Umbria, Italy
Photo credit: © Stephen Bisgrove / Alamy / Afripics
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